The initial subjective forecast for the 2016 California almond production is 2.0 billion pounds. Forecasted production is 5.8 percent above last year’s production of 1.89 billion pounds. Forecasted bearing acreage…
California Raisin Grape Mechanical Harvest Report
…is harvested mechanically. Most California raisins are produced by sun drying after placing bunches on paper trays on terraces between vine rows. The Overhead Trellis System has led to increased…
Crop Production Report
…nut drop. Peaches – The California 2016 peach crop is forecast at 580,000 tons, up 4 percent from 2015. The California Freestone crop is forecast at 260 thousand tons, up…
No Changes for California Citrus
…the Non-Valencia, Valencia, Grapefruit and Tangerines were reported. Hudson also offered the reason for the increases this month. No Changes for California Citrus May USDA Citrus Forecast Maturity Test Results…
Leaders Say Lemon Proposal ‘Defies Logic’
A proposed rule will allow Argentinian lemons into the United States and California citrus leaders says this is another gamble in a series of proposals that would increase disease threats….
CVP Water Allocation Limiting Big Cotton Year
…Association President Roger Isom says the water allocation announcement was tough to take. Isom says California cotton production is set to have its biggest season in the last five years…
Increased ACP Activity in Central Valley
Tulare County saw an increase in Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) activity with several trap detections and one location raised some concerns with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Tulare…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Feta Mint Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing strawberry feta mint salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb. Strawberries 2 Cups…
State Says Continue Water Savings
Executive Order Aims to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life in California Moving to bolster California’s climate and drought resilience, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an executive order…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…nation’s energy choices. Recipients of USDA funding include: University of California-Riverside, Riverside, Calif., $1,297,725 University of Montana, Missoula, Mont., $1,403,868 Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., $1,849,940 State University of New York…
Grants Available for SWEEP Assistance, Training
…organizations, California academic institutions and California Resource Conservation Districts for grant funds to provide technical assistance to applicants for grants from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Applicants…
White House Asked to Challenge WHO Proposal Discouraging Dairy for Children up to Age 3
…decades of sound nutrition and medical advice, charged the National Milk Producers Federation, the International Dairy Foods Association and the U.S. Dairy Export Council in a letter to the Obama…
Foreign Fruits-Veggies
…fruit is typically eaten fresh or made into tarts, jams or wines and liqueurs. Read about more exotic fruits. About the author: Bryan Nelson has been making up for lost…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Salmon Potato Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Grilled Salmon Potato Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 each 3 oz. Salmons…