…USDA. Experts believed that there wouldn’t be any standard data to set H-2A labor rates other than state minimum wages without that survey. The current AEWR in California is $14.77; however,…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
…in California through the WaterSMART Initiative. The projects are to be developed in Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties. Nearly $2 million will be divided among the eight projects. Kaweah Delta…
The California Kitchen: Bernaise Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Bernaise Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Stick Butter 2 Egg Yoke 1.5…
Tool to Quantify Soil Health Benefits Available from AFT
…partial budget analysis table and provides an estimate of the Return on Investment in the soil health practices. “AFT encourages our fellow conservationists to use this suite of tools and…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
…farms. “The dairy digester awards allow California’s dairy families to secure a revenue stream through production of clean renewable energy while also helping California meet its ambitious goals for a…
Amended Nutria Eradication and Control Act Signed into Law
…to have been eradicated in California back in the 1970s. Since reemerging in 2017 more than 1,600 nutria have been taken by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officials. …
Water Board Enforcement Actions Being Taken on Dairies
…enforcements are typically occurring during the rainy season. A range of enforcement actions have been taken on six California dairies. “Three of those are fines, just monetary penalties for what…
The California Kitchen: Herb Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms
…Vegetable Oil TT S+P 2 Each Thyme & Rosemary Listen to Albert prepare Herb Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms below. The California Kitchen: Herb Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms For this and many more…
2020 Virtual Citrus Stride Brings in Record Donations
California Citrus Mutual’s (CCM) annual Citrus Stride event was an overwhelming success, despite being held virtually this year. The annual event which took place during the week of October 5…
New Tea Tree Oil Fungicide Becomes Available for California Growers
A new tea tree oil fungicide is now available to California growers after hitting the market a few weeks ago. Summit Agro’s Timerex Act was officially registered in California in…
2020 Rice Harvest: ‘A Good Year for Quality and Yield’
Rice harvest on Sean V. Doherty Farms. COURTESY OF CALIFORNIA RICE COMMISSION The 2020 rice harvest has wrapped up in California and reports indicate a good year for the industry….
Free Hedgerow Plants and On-Farm Consultations from NCAT
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is currently offering free hedgerow plants for California farmers. NCAT is also offering free consultations for farmers that may be interested in planting…
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
…A total of 95 of the projects are located in California. The projects will assist federal land managers to provide critical repairs and restorations to facilities and infrastructure if they…
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
…as the U.S., the European Union, and China. Officials in India have said that dairy is essentially off the table when it comes to trade agreements. Dairy has been a…