…March. Also, NCBA President Kevin Kester spoke at the recent ASFMRA California Chapter conference and got to share the China trade actions with the crowd as they were announced by…
Livestock Waiver for ELD Mandate Extended with Omnibus Bill
…agriculture industry that the spending bill did not address was clarification on a California law that requires an employer to provide a 30-minute meal break for employees working more than…
Research Reveals a New Direction for Halting the Citrus Greening Epidemic
…years. Citrus greening has been detected in every citrus-producing county in Florida, throughout the southern citrus growing states and in isolated spots in southern California. There is no effective prevention…
The California Kitchen: Gnocchi
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Gnocchi with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C flour 3/4 C ricotta cheese 1…
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
…and direct assistance to Hmong farmers in central California who face barriers to successful farming due to poverty and cultural and linguistic isolation. A Florida State University project reached veterans…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…Bi-State region includes portions of Douglas, Lyon, Carson City, Mineral, and Esmeralda Counties in Nevada, and portions of Inyo, Mono, and Alpine Counties of California—in total, an area of 7,000…
The California Kitchen: New Mexican Salmon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing New Mexican Salmon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Four each salmon 4oz Two tablespoons…
Central Valley Grower Receives Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
President and CEO of Allied Grape Growers Nat DiBuduo was honored as the Distinguished California Agriculturalist of the year at the Outlook 2018 Agribusiness Conference in Visalia on March 22….
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…Giant African snail: $1,643,151 to support ongoing eradication efforts in Florida; Agriculture Detector Dog Teams: $4,835,000 to programs in California and Florida to enhance package inspections; Grapes: $851,184 to enhance…
Growers Lose Lawsuit to Continue Ban on Argentinian Lemons
…politics. “That decision shocked us quite frankly,” said California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelsen, “[the judge] deferred to USDA on everything. It is extremely frustrating.” U.S. District Judge Lawrence O’Neill…
Bayer Announces Crop Science Incubator Space
Collaborations with Greater Sacramento Economic Council and UC Davis to Create Northern California’s AgTech Ecosystem Bayer officially announced today the newest addition to its network of startup incubators, the Crop…
The California Kitchen: Sunny Side Up Professional Technique
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Eggs, Sunny Side Up Professional Technique with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2 T Butter…
Almond Update: Nitrogen Budgeting May Need Adjustments
Nitrogen budgeting plans may need to be adjusted after the variable weather during bloom. Almond Board of California’s Gabrielle Ludwig said estimating yield is difficult in itself anyway, and this…
Almond Matters: California Ag Day Highlights Sustainability
…this year was ‘Climate-smart, California Grown,’ honoring the environmental stewardship and innovation of California growers. “It was a very exciting and successful day,” said California Foundation for Agriculture in the…