…in trappings of Asian citrus psyllid found north of the Grapevine. The Association of California Water Agencies recently submitted a document to Governor Gavin Newsom highlighting the need to reprioritize…
The California Kitchen: Crab Cake 2020
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Crab Cake 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 LB Crab Mix 2 C…
Some of the Best Herbs to Help You with Anxiety and Insomnia
…be used to help with headaches, muscle aches, and cramps. Other useful herbs include Valerian, California Poppy, Linden, and Ghost Pipe. This one is a more effective herb for anxiety…
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Highlights Importance of USMCA
State and provincial agriculture officials from North America met virtually last week for the 29th annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord. The online event gathered members of the National Association of State…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
The Housing for the Harvest program is continuing to expand to cover more areas of California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced that Yolo and Imperial…
California Organic Institute Begins to Take Shape
…focus groups with growers,” Wilson explained. “It’s going to involve extension-type meetings where we bring together researchers and growers and other stakeholders to discuss the current status of organic.” The…
Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake!
Almond Board of California‘s Halloween-themed campaign to support winter sanitation is officially open. The Mummy Shake contest is in its third year, and it’s a fun way for industry members…
Golden Valley FFA Named California’s Top FFA Program
The California Future Farmers of America (FFA) Association named the top chapters in California for 2020. The ranking of FFA chapters is based on several 2020 statistical performance indicators. The…
Safflower Shows Potential as Winter Forage Crop for Dairies
…the crop as forage for dairy cattle in California. The early observations demonstrate quite a bit of promise for the crop. Further research looking into the crop’s viability for dairy…
EPA Approves New Dicamba Registrations
…for use on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. New Registrations Come With Important Control Measures A Volatility Reduction Agent must be mixed with OTT dicamba products prior to any application. The…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…improvements through EQIP. Announcements for California funding selections for EQIP will be made early next year. EQIP applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The payment rates for conservation practices…
The California Kitchen: Brown Butter Scallops
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Brown Butter Scallops with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 T Vegetable Oil TT S+P…
Research Continues to Address Southern Blight in Potatoes
An ongoing research trial is looking at protecting California potatoes from southern blight. The pathogen is particularly concerning because there are no California registrations for potato fungicides that include southern…
The Western View: Weather or Not
…or floods in California. Actually, these forces affect weather in various ways in various parts of the world. It’s supposed to be a La Nina year, which would usually mean…