…Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…the environment, helping the climate, and helping reduce greenhouse gases,” said Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California. “The study shows that more than 367,000 metric tons of carbon…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
…report on what we should be expecting from this year’s bloom and fruit set following last year’s near-perfect pollination and record-breaking crop. It’s also World Ag Expo week and the…
Exotic, Peculiar Looking Melon with a Unique Flavor
…with lime. Kiwano fruit. Horned melon These horned melons will grow very well in the right conditions as well as resisting many of the common pests and diseases that most…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded more than $2 million for nutrient management projects. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is awarding $2.18 million dollars…
Week in Review: Snowpack Below Average, Wineries Face Statewide Wastewater Rule
California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. A new set of winery wastewater guidelines will be imposed on…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
California has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Denmark focused on climate solutions within the dairy sector. The MOU signed by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries…
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings this month to look at climate change solutions in agriculture. CDFA hopes to hear from…
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
…organic represented 12 percent of all fresh produce sales for the year. Organic sales saw double-digit growth and volume also increased 16 percent from the year prior. “Organics sales were…
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, storms that came through California brought much-needed rainfall to much of the state. Two days of wet weather brought multiple inches…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
…last week will apply to a wide array of California wineries and require them to get a permit from their regional water quality control boards to continue their operations,” said…
Applications Being Accepted for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Applications are now being accepted for Class 51 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP). More than 1,300 individuals have participated in CALP from the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF)….
Almond Update: Non-conventional Drying Focus of Next Training Tuesday
Alternative harvesting is the focus of the next Training Tuesday put on by the Almond Board of California. Food Research and Technology Associate Director Guangwei Huang said the webinar will…
Snowpack Increases, But ‘Still Nowhere Near Out of the Woods’
COURTESEY: California Department of Water Resources California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. The California Department of Water…