…weather. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein said California hadn’t seen that for several years and it should be beneficial for pistachio trees. “It is a far cooler winter, at least…
Lawmakers Get Updated on Organic Industry Needs
Lawmakers in Congress are getting a thorough update on the needs and concerns of the organic industry this week. More than 20 farmer-members from the Organic Trade Association’s Farmers Advisory…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
A plan for lower San Joaquin River flows misrepresents and underestimates the harm it would cause to agricultural resources in the Central Valley, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation,…
USDA looks to “Everybody That Eats” for Market Opportunities
While making a visit to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention in New Orleans, United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue talked about trade. He mentioned there is work…
Wool Industry Seeing Benefits of Increasing Demand
…most high-profile commodities in the state, California is just behind Texas as the second largest producer in the country. The growing demand for American wool is showing itself in the…
Slight Broomrape Resurgence Over Last Decade
…is nothing new to California. “Branched broomrape had been historically in California dating back to the 1960s at least,” Miyao said. Broomrape is a parasitic weed, so the most significant concern isn’t that…
The California Kitchen: Real Lemon Swai fillet
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Real Lemon Swai fillet with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb fresh Swai 4…
California Students Earn NCF Award Scholarship
Emily Andreini, Sarah Klopatek to Receive Awards for 2018-19 School Year Two University of California – Davis students seeking their doctorate degrees have received $15,000 W.D. Farr Scholarships for 2018-19…
Turmeric, a Popular Herb to Grow
Cathy Isom lets you know why you should grow Tumeric and how to do it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Turmeric, a Popular Herb to Grow Fresh…
Snow Depth Nearly Doubles in Second Snow Survey of 2019
…season. Snow levels are important to overall water needs of California, as the snowpack historically provides for roughly 30 percent of the necessary water supplies of the state. “These numbers,…
The California Kitchen: Air Fried Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Air Fried Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Russet Potatoes TT Vegetable Oil…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom Can Provide Better Opportunity
…cooler, bees aren’t flying and aren’t as active. So that could be another situation where that extension of the bloom period could be very valuable to the grower.” California has…
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
Fake Meat, Trade, Dietary Guidelines, Regulatory Relief Top List The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released its official Policy Priorities for 2019. The release came as approximately 10,000 members of the cattle…
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
…but larger beef, pork and poultry production will be price limiting.” However, domestic demand remains robust and higher wages and job growth are supportive of prices. CattleFax projects the all-fresh…