…personnel is being made possible by the California Walnut Board, the Almond Board of California, and the California Pistachio Research Board who have contributed a total of $425,000 in funding…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
A Technical Assistance Grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts is bringing nine new positions to resource conservation districts (RCDs) in California. Adding personnel to multiple RCDs will add…
Almond Update: Virtual Tailgates Starting in June
The Almond Board of California is taking virtual learning one step further starting next month. Virtual tailgate sessions will take a deeper dive into tools growers can take advantage of…
The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business
…a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on…
Heat Illness Prevention Critical During First Triple-Digit Heatwave
With the first heatwave of the season coming to California, heat illness prevention becomes a critical aspect for farming operations to consider. Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that a total of 316 projects have been awarded grants under the Healthy Soils Program Incentives Program. A total of…
Remote Food Safety Audits Available for Leafy Greens
Through a partnership between the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and Western Growers, a new tool is being made available to make food safety audits safer and more efficient….
The California Kitchen: Untamed Peach Cobbler
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Untamed Peach Cobbler with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 3 LBS Fresh Peaches 1/2 C…
Lawmakers Raise Questions About Food Box Program Administration
…such as the United Fresh Produce Association have also raised similar questions about the contract award process. Some of the contracts awarded under the program have received criticism, as some…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…of pelletized hulls/cubes to China will no doubt provide another avenue to bring more value to growers who produce almonds,” Almond Board of California Vice President of Technical and Regulatory…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-25-20
…that’s available to growers to fight powdery mildew and botrytis, and the questions that surround USDA food box contracts. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
Growers have gotten another tool for their toolbox for combatting common grape diseases. The recent rains that have come through California brought a fair amount of moisture to the vineyards…
Week in Review: Apply for Direct Payments Next Week, Important Smoke Exposure Research Begins
…take shape and the May Revise of the California budget details extensive cuts to programs and initiatives that affect agriculture. By subscribing to the newsletter you can get all of…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
…sizable achievements,” said AFT California Regional Director Kara Heckert. “To protect our agricultural land in the valley to ensure resilience to climate change through healthy soils, high-quality surface and groundwater…