NFU President Encourages House Ag Subcommittee to Consider Challenges Facing Family Farmers and Ranchers The lagging farm economy was a top focus for the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm…
Almond Board and Ag in the Classroom
…Almond Board of California (ABC) recently finalized a set of almond lesson plans with the help of California Foundation for Ag in the Classroom. ABC began working with Ag in…
Citrus Continues to Fund HLB/ACP Research
…(CRB) partnered with the University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to bring the industry the 37 annual Post-harvest Pest Control conference. The event brought researchers from South…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 14
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
The California Kitchen: Honey Glazed Beets with Onion Sprouts
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing honey glazed beets with onion sprouts with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 12oz of Beets 8oz of…
Pacific Region Livestock Review
…farm slaughter. In February 2016, the average live weight of cattle slaughtered in California was 1,351 pounds, calves averaged 91 pounds, sheep and lambs averaged 146 pounds, and hogs averaged…
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal Prohibiting Promotion of Milk & Milk Products to Young Children The National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association urged…
The Western View: Goodbye to Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard passed into history on April 9. He was one of us – a California farmer, a country boy who excelled in his field of work. The Western View:…
Worms Make Winery More Sustainable
A California winery is taking the next step in sustainable wine-growing by installing a system that will clean its wastewater with the power of earthworms. Fetzer Vineyards, a leader in…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 13
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Drone On
…data collected can show farmers where to add or reduce water or pesticides, or help farmers determine when to harvest. “People in the U.S. and EU no longer want to…
The California Kitchen: Crispy Beet Chips and Beet Chili Garlic Aioli
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Crispy Beet Chips and Beet Chili Garlic Aioli with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 8oz Sliced Beets…
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Award
…Fairgrounds. This annual event is sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and Agri-Culture. For more information about the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship, please contact Agri-Culture at 722-6622 or…
California Grape Acreage Report
California Grape Acreage Report, 2015 Summary Results California’s 2015 grape acreage totaled 918,000 acres. Of the total grape acreage, 856,000 were bearing while 62,000 were non-bearing. The wine-type grape acreage…