…for California dairies. That was from California Dairies Inc., Land O Lakes Inc., and Dairy Farmers of America Inc. Three more proposals were later added. These were from Dairy Institute…
Almond Board: Getting out the Facts about Almonds
…the Almond Board of California is doing what it can to get the real facts out to the public. Carissa Sauer, Manager of Industry Communications for the Almond Board, says…
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it continued the California Dried Plum Board for another five years. The Department’s determination was based on its analysis of testimony and…
Avian Flu Outbreak Requires Vigilance In California
…by the Centers for Disease Control. So far, more than 120 commercial poultry farms have been infected, largely by migrating waterfowl, although there has also been some farm-to-farm spread. Keeping…
First-Year Numbers From Propane Program
Numbers are in from the first year of the Propane Farm Incentive Program put on by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). First-Year Numbers From Propane Program Director of…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Ice Cream
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Strawberry Ice Cream with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 qt of Strawberries 1 C Sugar…
Annual Strawberry Field Day in Santa Maria
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Strawberry growers gathered in the Central Coast to get the latest research findings and information from the University of California Cooperative Extension. Many Topics Covered Integrated…
Important Sanitation Steps After Shake
…the mummies out of almond trees after harvest is a crucial step for almond growers. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says what growers do after shaking the trees…
Bacteria Causing Bushy Top Syndrome
…bushy top in 2013 under funding from the California Pistachio Research Board, and she was able to determine the syndrome is caused by a bacteria known as rhodococcus. Bacteria Strands…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 6
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…
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
An Illinois congressman tells us what he thinks of regulations that protect “sardines” while dramatically limiting water for farms, and how he’s trying to change the situation. Sabrina Hill heard…
State Board Discusses Drought
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (CSBFA) met in Central California to discuss the drought. Sabrina Hill was at the meeting and has this report. Drought Meeting The…
HM.CLAUSE – Davis, California Branch
…company. Cariou currently works out of HM.CLAUSE’s office in Davis, California. Cooper was on a business trip in California working with the AgNet West Radio Network team and met with…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Benito County
…the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – in 2012 on a single residential…