…He said it’s because of the drought here in California, and the water that’s being kept from agriculture, to protect the Delta smelt. “But I think it’s going to take…
Other States Watching California Dairies’ Marketing Order Push
…of California, California Producer Handlers Association and Ponderosa Dairy. But Wisconsin 3rd District Congressman Ron Kind says California is in its “own universe” because of the large dairy industry, and…
Almond Board: Getting out the Facts about Almonds
…the Almond Board of California is doing what it can to get the real facts out to the public. Carissa Sauer, Manager of Industry Communications for the Almond Board, says…
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it continued the California Dried Plum Board for another five years. The Department’s determination was based on its analysis of testimony and…
Avian Flu Outbreak Requires Vigilance In California
…California. This may already be the largest bird flu event in U.S. history. Fortunately, this virus strain is not threatening human health and it will continue to be monitored closely…
First-Year Numbers From Propane Program
…the numbers, the response from the participants was overwhelmingly positive. The point of the program is twofold: growers save money on upgrading an irrigation engine in exchange for some stats…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Ice Cream
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Strawberry Ice Cream with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 qt of Strawberries 1 C Sugar…
Annual Strawberry Field Day in Santa Maria
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Strawberry growers gathered in the Central Coast to get the latest research findings and information from the University of California Cooperative Extension. Many Topics Covered Integrated…
Important Sanitation Steps After Shake
…the mummies out of almond trees after harvest is a crucial step for almond growers. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says what growers do after shaking the trees…
Bacteria Causing Bushy Top Syndrome
Pistachio growers got an update on the still new bushy top syndrome that is worrying the industry. Bacteria Causing Bushy Top Syndrome Some growers are still finding out about the…
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
…is paying close attention to the drought here in California, and how the endangered species act is affecting our efforts to feed the nation. “What we would consider a drought…
State Board Discusses Drought
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (CSBFA) met in Central California to discuss the drought. Sabrina Hill was at the meeting and has this report. Drought Meeting The…
HM.CLAUSE – Davis, California Branch
…company. Cariou currently works out of HM.CLAUSE’s office in Davis, California. Cooper was on a business trip in California working with the AgNet West Radio Network team and met with…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Benito County
…the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – in 2012 on a single residential…