After California was heavily engulfed with fires over the last two years, there was a big push for forest management and wildfire relief to be added to the new Farm…
Growing Challenges to Obtaining Enough Organic Seed
…appears to be putting a squeeze on organic seed availability. The NOP seed standards were initially established in 2002, but growers report that in recent years those regulations have become…
HLB Detections Increased in 2018 as Monitoring Efforts Intensify
…2018, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) redoubled efforts to limit the spread of HLB and its vector Asian citrus psyllid…
The California Kitchen: Teriyaki Roasted Orange Roughy
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Teriyaki Roasted Orange Roughy with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: In a Saute Pan add……
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-18-19
…damage in pistachios. There is also a report on the new farm bill and how it benefits California. Also in the show we welcome Morganne Clark from the International Agri-Center…
2018 Farm Bill A Hit for California Agriculture
Sometimes California gets overlooked when it comes to agriculture production, even though according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture more than a third of the country’s vegetables and…
SV Ag Tech Summit Focusing On The Present
The Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit is March 26 and 27 at Hartnell College, which is the organizer of the event along with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California…
Weed Identification Tools and Tips
…is called Weeds of California and Other Western States. They’re very good tools.” There are also applications that are available on smart phones that can help growers with weed identification….
Severe Weather, Snow, Mudslides in Recent CA Storm
The National Resource Conservation Service produced a report with data collected by the National Water and Climate Center’s weekly report. The report showed California was drenched by a storm that…
Little NOW Damage in Pistachios Never Happens Twice
…course, a large part of the UC Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ 2019 Statewide Pistachio day. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein pointed out to attendees that although the…
Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions
Water continues to be an emotional topic in California, with those outside of the agricultural industry often misunderstanding how farmers and ranchers are using water. Even those who outwardly want…
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
…a study from the University of California Davis which estimated approximately 253,000 farm workers in California are undocumented, equaling nearly 60 percent of the workforce. A 2017 California Farm Bureau…
The California Kitchen: Short Ribs Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Short Ribs Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Lbs Beef Short Ribs, 3…
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…you want something that is safe that’s not going to damage the tree.” The recent storm systems that have come through much of the state may delay some growers from…