…1150 9th Street, Suite 1500, Modesto, California 95354 Photo Credit: Almond Board of California Additionally, two independent handler member positions and two independent handler alternate positions are available. Handlers must…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
There appears to be a lot of potential for Colombian avocado production in the next few years. Representatives from the California Avocado Commission (CAC) recently visited the country to talk…
Late Season Cold Front Allows Central Valley Citrus to Remain Strong
Central Valley citrus growers were able to make it through the recent cold front relatively unscathed. At World Ag Expo last week, President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey…
Differences Between Peas and Beans
…by drying and require an even longer cooking time once dried. Beans can also be eaten fresh or dried, though they should be cooked thoroughly as some beans contain toxins…
Eco-Friendly Valentines Day Gift Ideas
…favor. Unless you’re in Florida or Southern California, February and flowers do not go together in the United States. They are flown under climate-controlled conditions from tropical countries and then…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVVv55iI89c# DAVIS, Calif, Feb. 12, 2020 – Emma Chow, District Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Santa Maria, California, has been named the winner of the 2020…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…them packing some mandarins,” said Duvall. “Just beautiful fruit and beautiful people; just great hospitality.” Duvall also noted that he and the rest of the AFBF will be back again…
Relationships and Service Bring NRCS Conservationist State, National Honors
…received the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts’ Conservation Planner of the year award, and then followed that up by winning the National Association of Conservation Districts’ 2020 Hugh Hammond…
The Western View: CDFA: Helping Ag Grow
…each year for violations of California or federal plant quarantine laws. The inspectors also look for fruit flies, which are a constant threat. Not only fruits, but vegetables, nuts, some…
Nominations for the Leopold Conservation Award Now Being Accepted
Nominations are being accepted for this year’s California Leopold Conservation Award. The Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land,…
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs. CDFA’s dairy methane reduction programs provide funding assistance for the installation of…
Working Together: Celebrate Heart Health With California Walnuts
February is American Heart Month, and the California Walnut Board is helping consumers celebrate heart health. Walnuts are certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check program due to their good-fats…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-12-20
…Reduction Programs, how to stay heart healthy with California Walnuts and it’s American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall’s first time to California’s Central Valley find out what he did while…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Potatoes Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Roasted Potatoes Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Medium – Large Potatoes 1…