…top of mind for most California farmers. “On top of regulatory failures, California’s not built any major water storage infrastructure since 1979 even as the state’s population has increased by…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…the California Medical Association, the California Dental Association, and the California Hospital Association file an amicus brief on our behalf because they understand how important it is to have scientific…
California Agriculture Absent from State of the State
…the California Community Colleges’ Centers of Excellence, in cooperation with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, conservatively measured California’s working landscapes as accounting for more than $333 billion…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Ravioli
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Fresh Ravioli with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour 1 Egg 2 T Water…
Lower Grape Crush Report Won’t Compensate for Oversupplied Market
The California Preliminary Grape Crush Report was released recently which showed that the 4,085,772 tons crushed in 2019 was a decline of more than nine percent from the previous year….
California Prune Industry Excited for Busy Year
…California Prune Board, which represents 800 growers and 28 handlers, is also working to ensure export markets remain vibrant for the California prune industry. While a trip to China had…
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
…Bever is with the Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit in Albany, California. No definitive point-of-care clinical diagnostic test currently exists for amatoxin poisoning. Early detection of amanitin in a patient’s…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-19-20
…Brian German has good news for prune producers this year, information on the upcoming California Citrus Mutual Annual Citrus Showcase, and an eyebrow-raising study that is looking into CBD effects…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will honor three organizations for their achievements in reducing risk from pesticide use in a public ceremony on February 20, 2020. The awards…
Almond Board of California Announces 2020 Election
…1150 9th Street, Suite 1500, Modesto, California 95354 Photo Credit: Almond Board of California Additionally, two independent handler member positions and two independent handler alternate positions are available. Handlers must…
Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup is Feb. 28
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve…
New Resistant Alfalfa Weevil Project Underway
…spread of resistant populations. The hope is to use the data collected through the project to help develop management recommendations for alfalfa producers and stakeholders for mitigating the impact of…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
There appears to be a lot of potential for Colombian avocado production in the next few years. Representatives from the California Avocado Commission (CAC) recently visited the country to talk…
Late Season Cold Front Allows Central Valley Citrus to Remain Strong
Central Valley citrus growers were able to make it through the recent cold front relatively unscathed. At World Ag Expo last week, President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey…