…into account stakeholder input when making discretionary decisions on program implementation. “The 2018 Farm Bill is intended to provide support, certainty and stability to our Nation’s farmers, ranchers and land…
Western View: The Moon Trees
…were tended with care at two separate facilities – one in Mississippi, the other in California. The experiment showed no discernible difference between the ‘moon trees’ and the control trees…
Central Valley Citrus Growers Manage through Mid-Season Freeze
…weeks growers will be assessing the external quality of the fruit and implementing standard protocols to ensure blemished and damaged fruit does not enter the market. Source: California Citrus Mutual…
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…new export markets,” said Alliance President Elaine Trevino. “The ongoing tariff situation is a very challenging environment for California almond growers.” Almonds are one of California’s top three valued commodities…
Rangeland Summit Highlights Role of Livestock in Wildfire Suppression
…Snell. “I thought this year’s event was very timely and there was a real good mix of presenters from academia to ranchers to more conservation groups.” At the rangeland summit,…
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
Since the invasive rodent appeared in California last year, nutria issues have continued for California farmers. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has found 379 nutrias in the…
ACP Update from UCR Citrus Day
The recent Citrus Day at the University of California Riverside offered important updates on some of the more pressing matters in the industry. Branch Chief of Pest Detection and Emergency…
Broomrape Weed Spreads Quickly
By the time you see broomrape weed in your fields, it may be too late. There has been a resurgence of broomrape reports over the last decade in California. Retired…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Baked Zucchini Marinara
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Parmesan Baked Zucchini Marinara with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Zucchinis 4 Heirloom Peppers…
New Indoor Heat Illness Regulation Draft Lowers Temperature Thresholds
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) released a revised draft of the indoor heat illness regulation on January 29. A draft of the regulation had previously been released…
Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching
California has allocated money to help growers improve practices in their orchards. Almond Board of California’s Spencer Cooper said the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) has been helping…
The California Kitchen: Crispy 3 Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Crispy 3 Cheese Scalloped Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Russet Potatoes (Sliced…
Farm Bureau to USDA: New Regulations Must Protect Both Farmland and Wetland
…basis.” Unfortunately, USDA has violated the statute by failing to implement this provision to the detriment of farmers and ranchers nationwide. AFBF comments to USDA Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Western View: Why So Much For Gasoline?
Last week, some of California’s state legislators made a discovery. They found out that California drivers are paying as much as a dollar a gallon more for their gasoline –…