…about 2,070. Executive Director of the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association, Kim Stemler explained how the proposed order will affect wine operations. Listen to the radio report below. Last…
Range Camp Moves to An Online Format This Year
The California Range and Natural Resources Camp for high school students has moved online this year. On a typical year, students will receive a foundational understanding about natural resources and…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…Oversubscription reportedly remains high at nearly 200 percent for the HSP Demonstration Projects. The HSP was established as part of the California Healthy Soils Initiative and is funded through California…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…definitely was a price drop from January to April due to COVID,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “If you’re a grower…
Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA
Pistachio acreage has blossomed in Northern California over the last several years, and advisors believe for several reasons. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Katherine Jarvis-Shean serves Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento Counties…
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
…is offered.” The legislation would appropriate a little more than two percent of the total funding support to go towards relief for the agricultural sector. While the National Association of…
New CRISPR Calf Designed to Produce Male Offspring
Researchers at the University of California Davis have successfully produced a bull calf using the genome-editing technology CRISPR to enable him to sire more male offspring. The CRISPR calf named…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-31-20
…COVID relief for farmers and ranchers, and a grant that was provided for a California biosolarization project. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
…the fruit flies as soon as they touch the liquid. Place the trap near your fruit bowl or trash can to trap any pesky fruit flies in the kitchen. An…
The California Kitchen: Jamaican Jerk Sweet Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Jamaican Jerk Sweet Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 large sweet potatoes trimmed…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…the mantle of Ph.D., the University of California Cooperative Extension farm advisor is doing research to help California farmers take advantage of new opportunities for economic growth. More than 400…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…serve our Seniors with 150 boxes of fresh fruit, vegetables, and/or dairy products today!” @FoodGatherers: “Through the @USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program, Food Gatherers receives produce boxes from…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion
Almond grower dollars have been going into dust reduction research for over 15 years. That research now includes off-ground harvesting, which the Almond Board of California (ABC) believes is an…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-29-20
…California is a problem and get an update on the Trade Advisor Committee and its California representatives. Also, learn how bees are being used to deliver crop protection materials. Tune…