…and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey Creamer said that the season has had a slow start up to now. The later arrival of cooler temperatures had an impact on…
Input Sought to Help Address Veterinary Shortages in California
Input from stakeholders is being sought to help address veterinary shortages in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship program is seeking comment from…
Week in Review: Safflower as Dairy Forage and Addressing ACP Finds North of Grapevine
…in trappings of Asian citrus psyllid found north of the Grapevine. The Association of California Water Agencies recently submitted a document to Governor Gavin Newsom highlighting the need to reprioritize…
The California Kitchen: Crab Cake 2020
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Crab Cake 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 LB Crab Mix 2 C…
Some of the Best Herbs to Help You with Anxiety and Insomnia
…be used to help with headaches, muscle aches, and cramps. Other useful herbs include Valerian, California Poppy, Linden, and Ghost Pipe. This one is a more effective herb for anxiety…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
The Housing for the Harvest program is continuing to expand to cover more areas of California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced that Yolo and Imperial…
California Organic Institute Begins to Take Shape
The University of California announced the establishment of a new institution to focus exclusively on organic production earlier this year. The organic sector continues on its path of expansion, pushing…
Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake!
Almond Board of California‘s Halloween-themed campaign to support winter sanitation is officially open. The Mummy Shake contest is in its third year, and it’s a fun way for industry members…
Golden Valley FFA Named California’s Top FFA Program
The California Future Farmers of America (FFA) Association named the top chapters in California for 2020. The ranking of FFA chapters is based on several 2020 statistical performance indicators. The…
Safflower Shows Potential as Winter Forage Crop for Dairies
…the crop as forage for dairy cattle in California. The early observations demonstrate quite a bit of promise for the crop. Further research looking into the crop’s viability for dairy…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…improvements through EQIP. Announcements for California funding selections for EQIP will be made early next year. EQIP applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The payment rates for conservation practices…
The California Kitchen: Brown Butter Scallops
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Brown Butter Scallops with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 T Vegetable Oil TT S+P…
Research Continues to Address Southern Blight in Potatoes
An ongoing research trial is looking at protecting California potatoes from southern blight. The pathogen is particularly concerning because there are no California registrations for potato fungicides that include southern…
The Western View: Weather or Not
…or floods in California. Actually, these forces affect weather in various ways in various parts of the world. It’s supposed to be a La Nina year, which would usually mean…