In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, fungicide treatments appear to be increasingly important this season to combat the conditions created by California’s wet weather. The amount of…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…$2,214,226 to support National Clean Plant Network foundation plant stocks for citrus, grapes, fruit trees, sweet potato, and roses; $1,779,510 to support California’s Emergency Plant Health Response Teams for responding…
Almond Update: Board Changes, Continues Focus on Sustainability Goals
The 2019 elections just wrapped up for the Almond Board of California. There were a few changes this year with a couple of positions ending term. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott…
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
…Program offered by the California Air Resources Control Board (CARB). “Right now, that’s a priority. We’re working with budget committee members, working with the administration to get that increased before…
The California Kitchen: Untamed New Mexican Chili Roja
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Untamed New Mexican Chili Roja with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 oz New Mexican…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…share their experiences with the energy required to pump groundwater. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) was awarded funding for the project through the California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment…
NRCS Seeks Input on Conservation Priorities for California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California will hold a State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting on March 28, 2019. The STAC is invited to recommend natural resource…
Keeping the Carbon Footprint of Livestock in Perspective
…Cooperative Extension in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. Mitloehner highlighted an interesting point as there are more horses in the U.S. than there are…
California Nearing Another Record-Setting Winter
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the third snow survey of the season which indicated the state is getting closer to another record-setting winter. The monthly survey conducted…
The California Kitchen: 7 Ingredient Spicy Udon Noodles
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 7 Ingredient Spicy Udon Noodles with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Vegetable Oil…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-28-19
…impact of California’s citrus industry and how NASA technology is helping estimate water from snow.Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
PCAs Examine a Top California Grape Challenge: Mealybug
…leafroll associated viruses. Not only can these diseases reduce yield by up to 40 percent, they also cause leaf discoloration, lower fruit quality and can affect production in future seasons….
Almond Update: FSMA Trainings as Inspections Loom
The Almond Board of California is hosting a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) training tomorrow in the San Joaquin Valley with others to follow. ABC’s Tim Birmingham said the deadlines…
Exploring the Economic Impact of California’s Citrus Industry
The California citrus industry is valued at nearly $3.5 billion with over 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres throughout the state. The size and scale of citrus production has both direct…