U.S. Rep. David Scott Chairman David Scott of Georgia welcomed new and returning Democratic Members of the Committee for the 117th Congress—many representing California. In a statement, Chairman Scott shares…
Bloom Nutrition Essential for Having a Successful Nut Set
…for much of California. Growers experienced similar bloom conditions last year which helped set a record crop. Comrey noted that even with optimal bloom nutrition being applied, the expectation is…
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
The industry has been making progress in addressing market imbalances with a reduction in winegrape planting. Allied Grape Growers (AGG) has released its latest grapevine nursery survey detailing planting trends…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-11-21
…USDA measuring the financial well-being of CA farmers and ranchers, and take a look at the Almond Board of California’s newest team member who is uniquely suited to help growers….
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to understand the financial well-being of California producers. For the next several months USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be gathering…
Almond Update: New Team Member Uniquely Suited to Help Growers
The background of the newest member of the Almond Board of California (ABC) may position him to be extra-valuable to producers. Michael Roots is the newest Field Outreach and Education…
Almond Matters: Good Weather for Pollinator Activity
…almost ideal conditions – temperature as well as environmental factors – for bees to fly and for bloom to take place.” The University of California references optimum conditions for pollinator…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
…the California State University, Monterey Bay. “In areas where weed density was really high is where we saw the most impact with the crews having to spend less time within…
The California Kitchen: Hibachi Grilled Valentines Steak Dinner
Hibachi Grilled Valentines Steak Dinner In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Hibachi Grilled Valentines Steak Dinner with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Winery Wastewater Requirements Will Impact About Half of Industry
New regulations from the state of California will unify water discharge rules for wineries and will impact almost half the industry. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted a general order for how…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
The University of California, Davis, have launched a farmworker COVID safety project with a multitude of partners. Funded by a $3 million contract, the COVID-19 Statewide Agriculture and Farmworker Education…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…the environment, helping the climate, and helping reduce greenhouse gases,” said Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California. “The study shows that more than 367,000 metric tons of carbon…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded more than $2 million for nutrient management projects. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is awarding $2.18 million dollars…