The LNU Lightning Complex Fire has already burned more than 350,000 acres in Northern California as firefighters continue working to contain the multiple wildfires that make up the incident. The…
Almond Update: Harvest Workgroup Focus on Sustainability Goals
Off-ground almond harvesting is a hot topic in the industry. It’s a practice that supports the Almond Board of California‘s dust reduction goals for the year 2025. There are several…
National Preparedness Month Webinars from UCCE
With September just around the corner, the University of California Cooperative Extension is offering a series of webinars highlighting National Preparedness Month. Part One of the series is scheduled for…
California Olive Growers: ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’
The latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service demonstrates another tough year for California olive growers. The 2020 California table olive forecast is 30,000 tons….
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…their operations after being impacted by the various wildfires burning through multiple states. In California alone, more than 1.5 million acres have burned in recent weeks, resulting in seven fatalities….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how table olive producers are dealing with the recent…
The Western View: Why is the West Burning – Again?
…natural disaster in history, burning 19,000 structures, including 11,000 homes. And this year, we did not need to see California’s first State Park burn down. A place of such unimaginable…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Corn Risotto
…Vegetable Oil 1 QT Chicken Stock 1 C Heavy Cream 1/2 C Parmesan Cheese TT S+P Listen to Albert prepare Roasted Corn Risotto below. The California Kitchen: Roasted Corn Risotto…
AB 3030 Raises Several Questions for Ag Groups
…than 40 organizations, including the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), the California Forestry Association, as well as several hunting and fishing groups. CFBF has raised…
Pandemic Safety Measures Helped Prepare Operations for Fire Season
…multiple wildfires burning throughout California are creating unhealthy air conditions for a majority of the state. VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen and Sons, Bryan Van Groningen explained…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…to USDA, California potato production has remained relatively stable over the past three years, at approximately 39,000 acres. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Week in Review: Wildfires Threaten Agriculture and An Easier Way to Process Hemp
…2020 grape harvest is also gearing up around California and things look promising despite the smoke and heat. To receive all of the top agricultural headlines in your inbox each…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…excessive heat warnings. “I just know that with all of the fires that are in California right now and everything going on they are incredibly thin-staffed. We just spoke to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how the fires in Northern California are challenging farmers…