…However, California real estate prices are higher than the average price paid for farmland elsewhere. Many farmers are land rich and cash poor, and if that land has taken a…
Biodigester Bringing Sustainability Full Circle
…in California, water. Kunzman says it’s truly a circle of recycling. Part 3; Biodigester Future Benefits for California These biodigesters support sustainability no matter where they’re built. Regenis Public…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…Beetle in California; $100,000 for a Regional Identification Center for Bark Beetle and other woodboring beetles in Oregon; A total of $165,975 to study attractants for the Giant African Land…
USDA Announces California Milk Order Outreach Sessions
USDA is holding three public outreach meetings throughout California in May 2015 to provide a forum to review proposals received regarding a California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). The outreach…
The California Kitchen: Broccoli Bread Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California broccoli bread pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 oz. of kale ½ Spanish onion…
Fresno County Citrus Bloom Declared for District 3
…must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas (California Code of Regulations Sections 6654 and 6656). Please contact Supervising Agricultural/Standards Specialist, Dana Taniguchi at (559) 600-1931 with any…
USDA NASS Continues to Survey Farmers and Landlords for TOTAL Survey
…80,000 farmland owners and producers nationwide, including 3,100 in California, and 120 in Nevada, received TOTAL forms. “We realize that this survey is lengthy and some producers may have questions…
Citrus Bloom Period for Districts 1 and 2 in Fresno
Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright has announced that the citrus bloom period for Districts 1 and 2 will start at 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. All citrus growers,…
NIMITZ Nematicide Receives State Registration in California
ADAMA, a world leader in customer-focused agricultural solutions, announced today that NIMITZ nematicide received state registration in California for use on tomatoes, peppers, okra, eggplant, cucumbers, watermelons, cantaloupe and squash….
Kern County Bloom Report
…Road. This establishes the beginning of a time period when the use of insecticides is greatly restricted in citrus groves to enable bees to work the citrus blossoms and reduce…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Soufflé
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Cauliflower Soufflé with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Bechamel Sauce 1 Cup Milk 1 Clove ½…
UC Davis Veterinary School Named Best in Nation by US News and World Report
…School of Veterinary Medicine at University of California, Davis, as the nation’s best veterinary school. The 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, scheduled for release online…
The California Kitchen: Pickled Cauliflower
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Pickled Cauliflower with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 oz of kale ½ Spanish onion Jullined…
Kern County Farm Bureau Irrigation Efficiency Program Awarded $400,000 Grant from Bay-Delta Initiative
…the bloodline that drives the economy in the Central Valley and California. Our need for a successful water efficiency infrastructure is a priority for our growers, keeping California’s economy thriving….