In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Strawberry Banana Pan Per deux with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: French Style Dessert 4…
CARB and CDFA Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative
A new program to advance climate-smart agriculture was recently announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The new effort will…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
USDA extended the deadline to May 17 from May 1 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), which helps producers who…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
…5.6 million metric tons of citrus were lost due to ACP. What’s at stake for California growers? California represents 59% of U.S. citrus production with 265,000 acres of citrus producing…
Carne Asada Prime Rib Taco
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Carne Asada Prime Rib Taco with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Roasted Prime…
Farming Has a Long History in the Western U. S.
…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…
Almond Update: Critical Information on California’s Water Landscape
California’s water landscape can be confusing but an upcoming event can help simplify it. The ‘Navigating the Waters‘ event put on by the Almond Board of California (ABC) is coming…
Central Valley Meat Company Acquires Harris Ranch Beef
California’s largest cattle-raising operation, Harris Ranch Beef Holding Company, is being sold to the Central Valley Meat Holding Company. While the financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed,…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…shipped domestic). Last year, the Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors prioritized industry resources in four key areas that will ensure almonds remain as leaders in California agriculture…
Time Running Out to Submit CSP Applications
…Conservation Service (NRCS). “There are literally hundreds of enhancements that are available to landowners that want to address resource concerns.” CSP is designed to provide support for landowners and producers…
CFBF: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements ‘Unrealistic’
…concerns in opposition of the new standard included the Western Agricultural Processors Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers, and the California Poultry Federation. Borden noted that ensuring the safety of…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
Several industry members recently went to Sacramento to meet with legislators and regulators to discuss the challenges that California grape producers are facing. President and CEO for Allied Grape Growers,…
NCBA CEO Kendal Frazier Announces Plans for Retirement
…his commitment to improving domestic and international demand for beef has been unwavering. Likewise, he has dedicated significant resources to ensuring beef producers continue to enjoy the freedom to operate…
Mechanical Vineyard Pruning Possible Without Replanting
…from University of California Cooperative Extension researchers that was published in HortTechnology demonstrates that replanting is not necessary. Research conducted in Madera County found that growers can mechanize their operations…