California’s regulatory environment can be challenging for the agricultural industry, particularly for smaller sized farming operations. Administrator of the California Farm Bureau Federation, Jim Houston recently spoke during a State…
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
…in two separate notebooks, unknowing of each other, lead to hundreds of almond industry members toasting to California FFA. That was the scene at Temblor Brewing Company in Bakersfield earlier…
AB 555 Has Legs and Needs Attention
A possible change to paid sick leave is gaining momentum and needs attention from California’s agriculture industry. Assembly Bill 555 is an act to amend current paid sick leave requirements…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
The California wine industry is responding to two bills that are considered wins for the industry. The first is the disaster aid bill. The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-05-19
…what’s going on with export markets. In California news, there’s a new Integrated Pest Management model available which takes a more systems-oriented approach and the California Rice Commission provides an…
Almond Matters: Increased Alternaria Pressure Likely After Wet Spring
…The windy and stormy weather California experienced for much of May likely contributed to moving spores throughout the atmosphere. As much of the state remains fairly damp, the abrupt increase…
Drones to Light Up State Fair
Courtesy California State Fair The California State Fair has partnered with Dish to bring a series of innovative and exciting Drone Light Shows by Great Lakes Drone Company (GLDC) to…
The California Kitchen: Braised Short Ribs Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Braised Short Ribs Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 LBS Short Ribs TT…
New Mexican Goods Tariff Tied to Immigration Issue
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) issued a statement about the President’s threat. PMA stated in a press release, “While there have recently been promising signs that both Mexico and the…
Crossing Two of Summer’s Favorite Berries
…wild, or like blackberries that have fruited in sweet June instead of vibrant August. The plant and the fruit resemble the blackberry more than the raspberry, but the fruit color…
The Fuss-Free Herb to Grow in Your Garden
Fresh green sage herb plant If you are searching for something that doesn’t take much fuss to grow, Cathy Isom lets you know about the relatively fuss-free herb to grow…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
California tree nut growers face threats to crop yield year-round, from damaging diseases to fungicide resistance to erratic weather. These challenges are often unpredictable, but growers can incorporate proven best…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…surges from Mexico to ensure they do not harm our domestic fruit and vegetable sectors. However, we need to secure the gains that are in front of us today. …
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…Administrator Andrew Wheeler for moving expeditiously to finalize this important E15 rule.” Renewable Fuels Association RFA Applauds Final Rule Allowing Year-Round E15 The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) today welcomed the…