Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on fruit drop from Steve Farr, grove production manager with Ben Hill Griffin Inc.; details of the latest…
Almond Board: Spray During Optimal Times
For today’s almond update, Bob Curtis, associate director for Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California, discusses spraying for certain pests during the optimal time. Almond Update for March…
28th Small Farm Conference in San Diego
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Showing small operations how to make farming successful is the focus of the California Small Farm Conference. Every year growers come to the conference to seek…
California Ag Day, National Agriculture Week Just Around the Corner
From the California Foundation for Ag in the Classroom Each year, more than one-million students learn about the importance of agriculture through the efforts of California Foundation for Agriculture in…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Tempura
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Cauliflower Tempura with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Cauliflower Florets Raw 2 Cup Flour 1 Cup…
The Western View: El Nino Returns with a Whimper
…hype at all. El Nino 2015 With a good El Nino, we see rain in California, sometimes more than we need. It can also bring a warmer and drier winter…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Vichyssoise
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Cauliflower Vichyssoise with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Yellow Onion 1 Celery Stock 1/2 Carrot…
Almond Board Nitrogen Budgeting Video
…budgeting nitrogen applications helps growers reduce input costs, meet regulatory requirements and maintain environmental stewardship. To help almond growers budget for nitrogen applications, the Almond Board of California has put…
Valencia Orange Production Forecast at 20 Million Cartons
…the five-year average of 2.562. USDA/NASS March Citrus Ctrop Forecast 2014-15 California Valencia Orange Objective Measurement Report (.pdf) Citrus March Forecast Maturity Test Results and Fruit Size (.pdf) The next…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Carbonara Au Gratin
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Cauliflower Carbonara Au Gratin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Fresh Bacon Bits 2 Cup Cauliflower…
2015 CAPCA Scholarship Applications Available
College students planning to pursue careers in the pest management industry may now apply for the 2015 Stanley W. Strew Scholarship. This $3,000 scholarship is sponsored by California Association of…
Additional Asian Citrus Psyllid Detections in Tulare County Expand Quarantine Further into Fresno County
…which are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport citrus fruit or leaves, potted citrus…
New Product from FMC Offers Unique Mode of Action
Greg Kvistad, Regional Business Manager for FMC Products tells us about an innovative new product for the California market, Fracture Fungicide. Greg Kvistad of FMC tells us about Fracture Fungicide…
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Beets with a Brule of Pistachio and Honey
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Pressure Cooked Beets with a Brule of Pistachio and Honey with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need:…