…negotiated. So, the path to any agreement does not look like it’s going to be either quick or smooth.” The EU trade negotiations will have a significant impact on California…
The California Kitchen: Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Cranberries 2 English…
Reminder: Systems Approach to Moving Bulk Citrus
Communication is key to staying compliant while moving citrus. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding the citrus industry that since Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zones were…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Set fryer to 330 degrees…
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
…urgently needed relief in the wake of weather-related disasters in 2018 and 2019. The organizations highlighted the year’s unprecedented destruction in the letter. Farmers and ranchers are especially anxious for…
2018 Had the Lowest Wine Export Value in Six Years
…groups will continue to work toward better access to foreign markets for U.S. wines which is particularly important to California, as the state is responsible for 90 percent of all…
Ag Census Looks at Data Differently
The release of the National Agriculture Statistic Service’s Census of Agriculture showed there are more women and younger farmers who are making decisions on farms nationwide. The service found this…
US Wins Another Dispute Over Chinese Trade Practices
…announced that the WTO panel found China had administered its tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, corn, and rice in a manner that unfairly limited American grain farmers access to the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-18-19
…Union and how they are not likely to include agriculture, we explore the complexity of seed development as well as how USDA’s website Farmers.gov provides farmers with some H-2A guidance….
Weak Honey Bee Colonies May Fail From Cold Exposure During Shipping
…and shipped across the country multiple times to pollinate crops like California almonds. But within days of arrival, some of these colonies will have few if any honey bees left…
Western View: Diamonds Found in California?
…But not many people know that a number of diamonds were found in a California gold mine, and they were very nice diamonds of considerable value. Cherokee, California, was a…
Almond Update: NOW Investment Helps Meet Sustainability Goals
At last year’s Almond Conference in December, the Almond Board of California (ABC) announced aggressive sustainability goals to reach as an industry by 2025. ABC’s President and CEO Richard Waycott…
Exploring the Complexity of Seed Development
As the needs of farmers continue to change, the process of seed development also evolves to produce the type of seed that farmers require. President and CEO of the American…
Grape Prices Expected to Come Down After Strong 2018
…you have a large existence of those it tends to drive prices up over time so that they stay on par with the increasing cost that farmers have to produce…