In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the dry conditions in California appear to have affected preemergent efficacy in many orchards. Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A.,…
Almond Update: Despite Unstable Chinese Market, Some Positive Indications
…option available for importers, however, shipments remain unstable. Despite these challenges, there are some positive trends happening in the Chinese market. At the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference, Almond Board of California’s…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-06-21
…struggling from the pandemic, the positive indications for California almonds despite an unstable Chinese market, and new prune varieties that are ready to take the next step in the developmental…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Chimichurri
Untamed Chimichurri In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Untamed Chimichurri with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 C Olive Oil 1…
Agricultural Scholarships Available from California Citrus Mutual
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is offering agricultural scholarships to high school and college students looking to pursue careers in the industry. Over the last 25 years of scholarship opportunities offered…
UC Nitrogen Course Set to Begin Next Week
The nitrogen course offered by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is set to begin soon. The course is taught online through a series of videos developed by UC…
What Are the Best Pepper Varieties to Grow in the Garden
…and mild. If you’re going for the best sweet peppers, try Bell Boy, California Wonder, Sweet Banana, and Gypsy. Early Pimento is also a gardeners favorite because of their consistent…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, National Milk Producers Federation, and Western Growers Association. A copy of the letter was also sent to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, as well as…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a California court giving the EPA a deadline to…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
…variety of pilot projects from higher learning institutions and other organizations. Grant recipients include Fresno State, for a project to evaluate cover crops in table grapes and the effects on…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
California Senators have unveiled a $3.4 billion drought relief package to address the hardships created by ongoing dry conditions. The Senate Budget Plan on Drought, Safe Drinking Water, Water Supply…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
With rice acreage down this year, it presents an opportunity for growers to address weed issues, particularly weedy rice. University of California advisors are suggesting the fallowing of fields where…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-03-21
…new online trade certification system for dairy, and California’s LGMA is responsive with the new pre-harvest sampling protocols. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. The California Farm Water Coalition has pointed out that…