A new report highlights the value that the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) provides to the state. The new publication, Working for the Benefit…
First 2020 Snow Survey Bodes Well for the Year Ahead
…snowpack is currently at 90 percent of average.” In a typical year, California will receive approximately 75 of its annual precipitation between December and February. The water year 2019 started…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…scientists from the University of California, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and California State University, as well as a private sector pest control advisor, reviewed several project proposals and made an…
Working Together: New Year, New Conference for California Walnuts
…with the California Walnut Board to make it a must-attend event for walnut growers. JCS Marketing Founder Jason Scott said the conference has a new vibe this year and unprecedented…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Confit 2020
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cauliflower Confit 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Cauliflower 1/2 C Vegetable…
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
New Deals With Japan, European Union Go Into Effect Today (NCBA) — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston issued the following statement regarding the new trade deals with Japan…
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
The development of California’s water portfolio continues to progress. A presentation at the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture highlighted the priorities for establishing…
Fighting Almond Disease? Particle Size Does Matter.
…superior coverage and control without clogging equipment, helping growers treat more acres per day with one of the strongest copper products on the market. It’s an ideal fungicide when tough…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
Planning a disease prevention program for costly tomato diseases requires careful consideration of active ingredients and appropriate rates. Because the risk of disease is always present for tomato growers, it’s…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
Overall, 2019 turned out to be a conflicting year for Central Valley water users. It was another year for strong rain and snow in California, but not all farmers were…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s CASP program, the likelihood…
Almond Update: Reviewing Goals for 2020
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is celebrating its tenth-year of collecting data and helping the industry be better stewards of the land. 2019 was a critical year for the…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
An updated tool from the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) should made pest management a bit more user-friendly. UC ANR has recently launched a…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been closely examining smoke damage in vineyards, following the significant wildfires in Northern California in recent years. A new study on the issue highlights…