…style of farming because the technology to make it beneficial is already developed. Bringing The Plants To You Some smaller produce growers are starting to look into potted farming as…
The Western View: Jack London, Farmer
Len Wilcox tells us about the grandfather of sustainable agriculture in California. Jack London Jack London was a great writer from northern California – but did you know he was…
Challenges Facing Shot Hole Borer Treatments
…The California Avocado Commission is looking at current research to try and find some sort of tool to give to growers. California Avocado Commission Research Program Director Tim Spann says…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 17
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…
Growing Field Day Draws Variety of Breeders
…of California Cooperative Extension held its 2015 Potato Variety Field Day in Bakersfield. Potato breeders from around the continent come to the Central Valley every year because of the early…
Pruning Paint Not Beneficial to California
There are a lot of misconceptions about pruning paint in California and research has shown that it can actually cause additional damage. Pruning Paint Not Beneficial to California Cooperative Extension…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Peach, Honey Walnut Pulled Pork
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Grilled Peach, Honey Walnut Pulled Pork For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s…
Pacific Region Poultry Report
California’s egg production during April totaled 311 million, down 9 million from March’s production and down 78 million from April 2014. The average number of layers during the month totaled…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…She was actively involved in the Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, Link Crew, California Scholarship Federation and tennis and basketball. Additionally, she has received a number of awards including the Superintendent’s…
The California Kitchen: Peaches and Crème Anglaise
…Bean Split 1/3 Cup White Sugar 4 Egg Yolks To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Peaches and Crème Anglaise For…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…enrolled under previously administered programs. Nationwide, 96 percent of soybean farms, 91 percent of corn farms, and 66 percent of wheat farms elected ARC. 99 percent of long grain rice…
Applications Available for AFBF’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp
The Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp is open to all women who are Farm Bureau members and want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. The intensive training offers…
Social Media Water Campaign #MoreDamStorage
Gar Tootelian Inc. kicks of a campaign today to call California business owners and their employees into action to help solve California’s water crisis. “The blame for California’s water crisis…
Mite Treatments May Be Unnecessary
…Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says they are fairly sure about how effective six-spotted thrips can be at mite management in almond orchards. Tollerup says Growers need to…