Livestock producers should consider both nutritional needs and costs when it comes to protein supplements for forage during the winter. Rod Bain reports. Pricing Protein Supplement for Livestock Forage…
From the Growing California Video Series – Drought Landscaping
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Drought Landscaping.”…
Commentary: Farm Bureau Focuses on Key Bills in State Legislature
…Ag Alert®. Story by Rich Matteis and Casey Gudel from the California Farm Bureau Federation. They may be reached at cfbf@cfbf.com. Story reprinted with permission from California Farm Bureau’s AgAlert….
The Western View: Keep Water Projects Top of Mind
…done for the next drought. And this is California, we will have another drought. So let’s resolve, even if we have the best water year ever, to keep our politicians…
Fresno County Record Year Continues Trend of Misleading Crop Reports
Ryan Jacobsen, Fresno County Farm Bureau Another California county sees record breaking production value despite the drought, but ag leaders continue to stress, the numbers don’t show the whole picture….
Managing Bud Failure Depends on Orchard Age
Bud failure has been more of an issue for almond producers this season in northern California and management differs, depending on the age of the orchard. Depends on Orchard Age…
Ending Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts
…Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Kathrine Pope says as walnut producers prep their young trees for colder temperatures, nitrogen applications need to stop by the end…
The California Kitchen: South Western Market Squash
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing south western market squash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 T Olive Oil 1 Yellow Squash…
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
With talk of a strong El Niño brewing and with it, the potential for above-average precipitation this fall and winter, California livestock ranchers say they are hopeful about getting some…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Strawberry and Vegetable Crops Advisor, Surendra Dara is hosting his Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting September 24, 2015 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm….
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…to examine changes in crop acreage and yields. Values in the report reflect gross values only and do not reflect net income or loss to producers. Additionally, the agricultural industry…
Moth Limited to Part of Napa County
The European grapevine moth was found in California in 2009 and leaders says eradication could be around the corner. Moth Limited to Part of Napa County Napa County Agriculture Commissioner…
The California Kitchen: Farmers Market Ratatouille
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook an amazing farmers market ratatouille with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 T Olive Oil 1 Medium Egg…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the 2015 finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award, which honors private landowner achievement…