…United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) issued a statement of support for the recent announcement and look forward to appropriate regulation for cell-cultured meat products. “Now that we have settled on…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…of research at the Hopland Research and Extension Center, a University of California research group up in northern California. The researchers at Hopland posted a video that clearly shows one…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
…sturdier high tunnel construction for small growers. Her and local NRCS Soil Conservationist Sam Vang explain how the tunnels help growers and why it’s become popular. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
…Machado played a video during his California Association of Pest Control Advisors presentation that illustrated how much navel orange worm was in the crop as it came to processors. “That…
Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
Large and mid-size organic growers may need to become more involved in national advocacy groups to ensure their needs are also being considered when lobbying for changes in the industry….
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
NCBA’s Pocket-Sized Redbook Has Offered Efficient Recordkeeping to Ranchers for More Than 30 Years Courtesy NCBA A pocket-sized recordkeeping tool from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, offered to cattle producers…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
Multiple conservation projects and partnerships were celebrated at the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) annual meeting in San Diego. The conservation planning awards were presented by Carlos Suarez,…
The California Kitchen: Pecan Glazed Carrots
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pecan Glazed Carrots with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 C Thin Sliced Carrots 2…
New Biosecurity Campaign to Protect Live Poultry
…The site also has a resource section, including a series of checklists each covering specific biosecurity principles. Producers, growers, workers and enthusiasts alike can use these as regular reminders or…
California Citrus Network Now Available as Grower Resource
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has launched the California Citrus Network as a means to address industry concerns through a collaborative approach. The new website will be another…
Cattlemen, Sheep Producers Urge Senate Action
The Public Lands Council (PLC), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), and American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) praised the passage of H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act. The Act requires…
Grower Stresses Trust in H-2A Implementation
H-2A guestworker program use is increasing rapidly in California but current users stress trust when considering the program. At the Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo, Jackson Family Wines…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. Awardees are: Farmer Veteran Coalition, Davis, California…
Farm Bureau Establishes Disaster-Relief Fund
…the California Bountiful Foundation—a charitable foundation established by CFBF—the fund will collect monetary contributions to aid communities affected by natural disasters. “All too often, we’ve seen rural areas of California…