…what processing tomatoes are used for, tonnage is not necessarily the most accurate metric for crop success. University of California researchers have discovered an approach using deficit irrigation that can…
Almond Update: Internship Brings Knowledge and Guidance
The summer internship for the Almond Board of California is coming to a close, and this year’s student Hannah Young handled a big project. Young is a junior at Oklahoma…
Doud Rips China, India Farm Subsidies
…its sugar producers as a cushion against a drop in world prices. “I can’t think of a commodity that’s more distorted,” Doud said to symposium attendees. “If you think there’s…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…initial tariffs on steel and aluminum in March, noting that “California agriculture will likely feel the most intense and direct pain from these tariffs. California farmers and ranchers earned about…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Baby Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect Baby Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Baby Potatoes 4 T…
Assessing Carr Fire Damage, Local Bees Affected
The whole state of California from San Diego County up to the California-Oregon border has either seen the face of fire or its shadow, smoke. The Carr Fire has burned…
Why Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree
…the right conditions, Meyer lemons are self-pollinating, prolific producers that put out fragrant flowers and have evergreen leaves. They will contently grow indoors, but do have a few requirements if…
Producer Sentiment Plummets in July
…61 percent producers forecast bad economic times ahead. That’s a 15 point jump up from the June reading. Just 19 percent of producers expect good economic times in the next…
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
Producers Must File by August 17, One-Year Extension Available to Holders of Many Expiring Contracts Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminded producers that the deadline to sign up…
New Record for American Farmland Values
…is now more than double what it was in 2014. California’s farm real estate values increased by 3.4 percent compared to last year. The average value is $9,000 per acre,…
Chinese Ag Tariff List Grows Longer
…protein, frozen corn, margarine and shortening, ginseng, and “packaged foods for young infants and children.” A list like this will affect producers from Vermont all the way to California and…
U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…products and the economic opportunities that will be afforded to U.S. producers.” “Opening new markets for American poultry and other agricultural products is a top priority. I am convinced that…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Albany, California, have found a way to streamline the process that scientists use to insert multiple genes into a crop plant, developing a reliable…
The California Kitchen: Italian Zucchini Steak
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Italian Zucchini Steak with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Zucchini TT Salt and Pepper 2T…