…with limited resources. In 2015, for example, the Minnesota Food Association was awarded funds to assist with the transfer of proven conservation technologies used in organic systems to historically underserved…
ACP Monitoring ‘Springs’ Into Action
Spring in California is time to inspect citrus trees for Asian citrus psyllid A telltale sign of spring in California is a flush of new leaf growth on citrus trees….
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
A dried up Lake Hume, 2007 California’s four years of drought pale in comparison to the 15 drought years Australians endured. But Australia’s pain may help ease California’s gain thanks…
Networking and Education at Citrus Showcase
…President Joel Nelson on HLB and the fight for water California Citrus Mutual (CCM) held its annual showcase last week in Visalia. Citrus growers from all over the state came…
50 Years of School Breakfast
…nutrition standards were implemented in school year 2013-14, school breakfasts are healthier than ever before, including a serving of fruit, whole-grain-rich grains, and low fat or fat free milk. The…
Plant App Pl@ntNet
…of a plant organ such as a leaf. Tell the app what plant part is in the picture — a leaf, flower, fruit, or bark — and let PlantNet do…
Agri View: Trees
…convert it into sugars by photosynthesis, providing the food for the tree’s growth and development. Flowers and fruit may also be present, but some trees, such as conifers, instead have…
The California Kitchen: Seared Cod with Blood Orange Juice
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing seared cod with blood orange juice with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 12 oz. Fresh Cod 2…
California Small Farm Conference Begins This Weekend
The California Small Farm Conference (CSFC), the state’s premier gathering of small-scale farmers, ranchers, and farmers’ market managers, begins this Sunday, March 6th. The Conference is anticipated to attract 400+…
Two Storms Could Prove El Nino Predictions
Could this be the ‘El Nino’ forecasters keep talking about? High pressure systems have finally eased over California and two storms are suppose to bring rains to over 60 percent…
Garden on a Budget
…hates green peppers, don’t splurge on ten pepper plants. Instead, spend that money on a sure thing: fruits or vegetables your whole family will definitely use. Then, carefully map out…
The California Kitchen: Blood Orange Pana Cotta
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing blood orange Pana Cotta with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Blood Orange Juice ½ Cup…
Commodity Classic Underway
…Checkoff on the topics of expanding uses for sorghum, the increasing popularity of the grain in California, and other topics. Sorghum at Commodity Classic Doug Bice – Sorghum Full Interview…
Livestock Review
California Milk Production California milk producers had a total of 1.78 million milk cows for January that produced 3.44 billion pounds of milk. Milk production is up 2 percent from…