…being their own storytellers, obtaining the necessary PPE during COVID and details on the California organic industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Wildfire Recovery Funding Available from NRCS
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that wildfire recovery funding support is available to California producers. Approximately $4 million in funding is being made available through the Environmental…
The California Kitchen: The Perfect Turkey Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare the Perfect Turkey Breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Whole Turkey Breasts 7…
Farmers Earning Less for Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar Spent This Year
…Farmer’s Share breakdown shows that producers earn 11.9 cents. Compared to last year, the farmer’s share demonstrated a modest decline. The 2019 report showed that farmers and ranchers earned 12.15…
The Western View: The Mother of Thanksgiving
…Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His…
Cattle Producers Concerned with Interim Transportation Rule
Livestock producers have expressed concern regarding the latest transportation rule that was published last week. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided updates to hauling protocols…
Almond Update: Being Thankful in a Tumultuous Year
It may be hard to reflect on 2020 tomorrow and identify some things you are thankful for. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott agrees but said there…
Different Varieties of Pomegranates to Grow
…commercial pomegranate varieties grown in California. ‘Early Wonderful’ is red-skinned and large, it can be a little tart. ‘Balegal’ is pale-skinned with large fruit that gets about four inches in…
New Western Growers Partnership Looks to Accelerate Agtech Innovation
…ultimately, solve the issues our growers are facing.” WGCIT is an agtech incubator headquartered in Salinas, California. Agri-TechE is the leading agri-tech innovation network in the United Kingdom. The partnership…
Food Safety Collaboration Announced to Study E. Coli
A new food safety collaboration was recently announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Partners include the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the University of California, Davis,…
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
A type of resistance-breaking tomato spotted wilt virus is continuing to spread through production areas of California. The virus has been an issue for growers for a number of decades,…
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
…Regional Director of the California-Great Basin Ernest Conant. “California needs a more reliable water supply for agriculture and communities, and modernizing our existing infrastructure is one of the most efficient…
Interesting Facts About One of the World’s Oldest Fruits
…Thought to have originated in Persia, they were taken to the Mediterranean, Africa, Afghanistan, and China, gaining in popularity along the way. Introduced by Spanish missionaries to California in the…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants
…California Department of Water Resources website. Listen to the radio report below. Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…