…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
Register by February 22! The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA is seeking public input on the changes…
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
…percent water allocation for Fresno County’s West side federal water contractors once again shows the brokenness of California’s water systems. As I have stated many times before, federal water policy…
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
The National Cotton Council (NCC) is expecting an increase in planted cotton acreage as indicated by the 38th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Producers intend to plant more than…
New Crop Insurance Coverage Product Offers More Flexibility
A recently introduced crop insurance offering known as the Multi-County Enterprise Unit is designed to help provide a low-cost option for producers that allows for better flexibility. Enterprise Units can…
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…
Nutrien to Acquire Plant and Soil Health Firm Actagro
…portfolio includes approximately 30 specialty products which are produced at two U.S. manufacturing facilities located in California and Arkansas. Nutrien’s acquisition will include Actagro’s research and development team, as well…
California Ginner Selected for NCGA Award
This years recipient of the National Cotton Ginners Association Horace Hayden Ginner of the Year Award goes to California’s own Kirk Gilkey who is the Manager of the Cross Creek…
California Cattle Council Vote Approaches
The potential for a California Cattle Council is now being left to a vote by cattle producers after Senate Bill 965, which was first introduced by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg),…