Overall, 2019 turned out to be a conflicting year for Central Valley water users. It was another year for strong rain and snow in California, but not all farmers were…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…the U.S. and China. For much of 2019, many farmers were suffering under the increased tariffs imposed by China, prompting move trade relief payments through the Market Facilitation Program. After…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s CASP program, the likelihood…
Almond Update: Reviewing Goals for 2020
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is celebrating its tenth-year of collecting data and helping the industry be better stewards of the land. 2019 was a critical year for the…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
An updated tool from the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) should made pest management a bit more user-friendly. UC ANR has recently launched a…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been closely examining smoke damage in vineyards, following the significant wildfires in Northern California in recent years. A new study on the issue highlights…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Leveraging Worldwide Data to Stay Competitive in Markets, Part 1
…HarvestPort.com. Martha Montoya, founder and CEO of AGTools, shares how her company has come up with a tool designed to assist farmers, suppliers, and buyers, with gathering and simplifying data…
Significant Increase to HLB Quarantine
HLB Quarantines have slightly increased over 2019, but a recent expansion was of considerable size. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced a new Huanglongbing (HLB) disease quarantine expansion in Southern…
Working Towards Continued Success of Equipment Replacement Programs
Preparation for a new crop after the harvest of a cotton field in Central California Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com The Western Agricultural Processors Association and the California Cotton Ginners…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…market for America’s poultry farmers, and we estimate they will now be able to export more than $1 billion worth of poultry and poultry products each year to China,” said…
The California Kitchen: Cured Salmon Belly
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cured Salmon Belly with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb Salmon Belly Meat 3/4…
Five New Disease Resistant Grape Varieties Available
Researchers at the University of California Davis have developed five new grape varieties that have proven to be resistant to Pierce’s disease and are being made available for growers. Geneticist…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-26-19
…new climate reality for farmers, and details on the five new disease-resistant grape varieties that are now available. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Working Together: Rebranded ‘California Walnut Conference’ Unites Industry
California’s walnut industry now has its official yearly conference. The California Walnut Board is joining JCS Marketing to rebrand its popular walnut conference as the California Walnut Conference. California Walnut…