The 2015 ports shutdown had a big impact on a lot of California crops, and that includes almonds. Ports Shutdown Slowed Growth Almond shipments continued to grow in 2015 but…
Mealybug Species a Rising Concern for Growers
Courtesy: UC IPM A mealybug species and its reproductive characteristics is a rising concern for grape producers in California. Rising Concern for Growers Grape growers are starting to shift their…
Farm Credit
The nation’s farm credit system was created 100 years ago and continues its support of rural America. This Land of Ours – Farming Credit In 1916 Woodrow Wilson signed the…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 18
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: Bad Economic Year
…continue to stand with America’s farming families, small businesses and rural communities as they build a brighter future for our country on the land that they love.” Full Forecast: http://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/farm-sector-income-finances/2015-farm-sector-income-forecast.aspx…
The California Kitchen: Calamari with Lemon Aioli
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing calamari with lemon aioli with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Calamari Tentacles and tubes 1 Cup milk…
Fee Free Days This Weekend In National Forests
…and more at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California The additional entrance fee-free days for 2016 will be April 16 through 24, August 25 through 28, September 24, and…
Runoff Forecasts Encouraging for Western US
…the eastern slopes of the Rockies. “Where runoff at this early stage in the game is expected to be somewhat below average. ” Average runoff is expected in California. “Even…
Indirect Testing Could Catch HLB Early
Indirect testing methods can be an important procedure for early detection of huanglongbing (HLB) disease in California. Possibly Catching HLB Early At a recent HLB technology summit, researchers talked about…
UC Online Tool Delivers In-Field Information
Dr. Pete Goodell Showing attendees tool Attendees using tool Experts walked California growers and pest control advisers (PCAs) through a new online tool that can help them make in-field decisions…
Agri View: Buy or Rent Farmland
Everett Griner talks about producers renting farmland increasing in today’s Agri View. Buy or Rent Farmland From Modern Farmer Rent or Buy? The Beginning Farmer’s Rock and Hard Place By…
The California Kitchen: Baked Potato Lollipop Croquette
…Cream 3oz Cheddar Cheese 1 Green Onion Fresh Bacon bits Mashed Potato consistency Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen:…
NGB and ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference
Join the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Garden Bureau (NGB) for the ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, January 30 – February 2, 2016 at the Disneyland Hotel…
New Air Quality Incentives for Nut Farmers to Adopt Low-Emission Harvesters
California air quality should get a boost from farmers using lower emission harvesting equipment, according to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in California. Beginning in 2016, the agency is offering…