…more than 15 years. Several commercial high density olive groves (500 trees/acre) have been established in the last two years in Florida with more under development. Small farmers are also…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad on a Chard Croissant
…Croissants To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salad on a Chard Croissant For this and many…
Certain Rains Increase Almond Bacterial Spot
Courtesy: The Almond Doctor Bacterial spot is still fairly new to California almond growers. The problem can be spread through an orchard by certain types of precipitation. Bacterial spot was…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…the program’s 49th sign up period. Through CRP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps farmers offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that…
Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes
…quarantine protocols. The proactive proposals aim to limit risks that will arise when those changes happen. The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) says at some point, California will…
Almond Board: Upcoming Workshops
…– Turlock (Genzoli Ranch, 1130 North Commons Rd.) May 12 – Bakersfield (Southern Star Ranch, 14400 Panama Lane) Conducted in partnership with University of California weed specialists and staff, these…
Two Sides of TPP
…as the National Farmers Union are also against the TPP as it currently stands. However, other major groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association say not…
Therapy for Veterans
Alison Perry MS, LPC Life on the farm is being used as therapy for a variety of people, especially combat veterans, suffering from both physical and emotional trauma. Cathy Isom…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 5
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…
Livestock Review
Pacific Region Livestock Review California Cattle on Feed Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in California for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 420,000…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Prawns with Root Vegetables
…oz. each blanched Carrots Parsnips daikon Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Grilled Prawns with Root Vegetables For this…
Public Service Recognition Week
…labeling. We go to farmers’ markets to make sure vendors are growing what they sell, and we have economic experts who regulate milk pricing at the farm level. Did you…
Fighting Drought With Soil
…awards totaling more than $4.8 million from University of California President Janet Napolitano’s President’s Research Catalyst Awards. From: University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Author: Sean Nealon…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…W. Va., $402,416 NIFA also provided funds through the Small and Medium-sized Farm program. This program assists farmers and ranchers with management strategies and new technologies to improve the viability…