…of California has been experiencing several storm systems, bringing with them a significant amount of rain. The wet ground is causing some issues for maneuverability in the orchards, but the…
Almond Update: Maximum Efficiency A Goal for Water Use
The Almond Board of California put researchers to work when the negative media came out about almonds using a gallon of water per nut. UC Davis’ Fraser Shilling continued to…
Getting More from Your Bank with Farmer Mac Services
…the country, especially those in California, with the ability to assess the current thoughts on the ag economy.” Listen to Kerrigan and Covington’s interviews below. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
…tracks evapotranspiration and in conjunction with ground-sensors from partners like the University of California Cooperative Extension, they can determine those numbers down to a quarter-acre. Some growers are using this now…
Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session Open to Producers
…program implementation. Deadline for registration to attend the event in person is February 22, 2019. Register at www.farmers.gov/farmbill. The event will be streamed live on www.farmers.gov/farmbill for those who are unable to attend…
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
…The field day demonstrated two different mechanical pruning machines on several varieties growing on different trellis systems. https://youtu.be/FJv1X3GTzjo The machines pruned established pinot grigio vines on classic California sprawl trellis’…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
…are produced in California are known for their quality especially when compared to lower-cost producers, which keeps the fruit competitive in the world prune market. “California quality and consistency is…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
…upcoming water year. However, as Valley farmers and communities have unfortunately come to expect from the government the past decade, that is not the case. “Today’s announcement of a 35…
CVP Receives Initial Water Supply Allocation
…still early in the year so there’s still a fair amount of uncertainty about what lies ahead.” As of February 19, the California Department of Water Resources reports that the…
The California Kitchen: Simple Lobster Tail
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Simple Lobster Tail with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Each Lobster Tails TT S+P…
Planted Cotton Acreage Expected to Increase
…about a 14 percent increase in cotton acreage in California which if you applied it to last year would put us up around 295,000 acres,” said President and CEO of…
New Crop Insurance Coverage Product Offers More Flexibility
…Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre. The changes to the Enterprise Unit option allows farmers who have cropland in two different counties in the same state to group their acreage…
The California Kitchen: Short Ribs Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Short Ribs Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Each 3 oz Short Ribs…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-19-19
…Actagrow. The show will also discuss how the Irrigation Innovation Consortium is getting a funding boost and how one California cotton ginner was honored with an award. Tune in to…