In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, fungicide treatments appear to be increasingly important this season to combat the conditions created by California’s wet weather. The amount of…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating $16 million to California as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat…
Almond Update: Board Changes, Continues Focus on Sustainability Goals
The 2019 elections just wrapped up for the Almond Board of California. There were a few changes this year with a couple of positions ending term. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
…FDA has worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture officials to help streamline produce safety requirements for farmers. The FDA also worked on updated plans relating to public warnings about…
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
Work is underway to ensure that the current levels of incentive funding for agricultural equipment replacement remain available to farmers. Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal looks to reduce the funding…
The California Kitchen: Untamed New Mexican Chili Roja
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Untamed New Mexican Chili Roja with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 oz New Mexican…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…share their experiences with the energy required to pump groundwater. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) was awarded funding for the project through the California Energy Commission Electric Program Investment…
NRCS Seeks Input on Conservation Priorities for California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California will hold a State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting on March 28, 2019. The STAC is invited to recommend natural resource…
Keeping the Carbon Footprint of Livestock in Perspective
…Cooperative Extension in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. Mitloehner highlighted an interesting point as there are more horses in the U.S. than there are…
California Nearing Another Record-Setting Winter
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the third snow survey of the season which indicated the state is getting closer to another record-setting winter. The monthly survey conducted…
The California Kitchen: 7 Ingredient Spicy Udon Noodles
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 7 Ingredient Spicy Udon Noodles with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Vegetable Oil…
WTO Officially Acknowledges Chinese Subsidies Violate Rules
…in excess of allowances for two different types of rice, as well as wheat. “We know that America’s farmers and ranchers thrive in a market-oriented, rules-based global economy. That means…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-28-19
…impact of California’s citrus industry and how NASA technology is helping estimate water from snow.Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
PCAs Examine a Top California Grape Challenge: Mealybug
…Root-knot nematodes are another ubiquitous pest found in California vineyards. These tiny roundworms puncture plant roots, causing the formation of root galls. The knots make it more difficult for the…