…percent of all U.S. farms are small family farms. Local connections come in small packages – 58 percent of all direct farm sales to consumers come from small family farms….
USDA NASS Continues to Survey Farmers and Landlords for TOTAL Survey
…Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey. NASS is collecting data from both farm operators and landlords who are not farm operators to create a complete picture of farm costs, land ownership, demographics…
National Agriculture Week celebration planned at Fresno State
…www.squareup.com/market/enologysocietybudbreakbash. Weeklong promotions at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market at Fresno State include Taste Test Tuesday, Waffle Cone Wednesday and discounts on chickens for Thursday’s National Poultry Day….
Citrus Bloom Period for Districts 1 and 2 in Fresno
…pest control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas (California Code of Regulations Sections 6654 and 6656). Please contact Supervising Agricultural/Standards Specialist, Dana Taniguchi at…
NIMITZ Nematicide Receives State Registration in California
ADAMA, a world leader in customer-focused agricultural solutions, announced today that NIMITZ nematicide received state registration in California for use on tomatoes, peppers, okra, eggplant, cucumbers, watermelons, cantaloupe and squash….
Navel Orangeworm Management Based on Location
…Extension Farm Advisor Emily Symmes says almond growers need to be aware of different challenges they will face depending on where their orchards are located. Weather and neighboring crops can…
Agri View: Crop Study
Everett Griner talks about farm research, a valuable tool in today’s Agri View. Crop Study…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Soufflé
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Cauliflower Soufflé with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Bechamel Sauce 1 Cup Milk 1 Clove ½…
Mating Disruption Showing Results on Orangeworm
…and now researchers are saying they can be beneficial. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emily Symmes says results from many years of testing is showing they can be a valuable tool…
UC Davis Veterinary School Named Best in Nation by US News and World Report
…School of Veterinary Medicine at University of California, Davis, as the nation’s best veterinary school. The 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, scheduled for release online…
Agri View: Gone Forever
Everett Griner talks about another farm icon vanishing forever in today’s Agri View. Gone Forever…
The California Kitchen: Pickled Cauliflower
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Pickled Cauliflower with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 oz of kale ½ Spanish onion Jullined…
Kern County Farm Bureau Irrigation Efficiency Program Awarded $400,000 Grant from Bay-Delta Initiative
…Farm Bureau’s application for assistance with irrigation efficiency was awarded $400,000 from the Bay Delta Initiative. Most of the valley’s portion of Kern County is located within the BDI focus…
Almond Board: Spray During Optimal Times
For today’s almond update, Bob Curtis, associate director for Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California, discusses spraying for certain pests during the optimal time. Almond Update for March…