…how they will impact the approaching bloom period for almonds. With fairly mild temperatures forecasted for much of California, bloom may be coming quickly and growers will want to optimize…
CSU-Bakersfield to Establish Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business
A new ag business facility is coming to California State University-Bakersfield. The CSU Board of Trustees recently approved the establishment of the Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business at the…
The Western View: History and Lesser-known World Ag Expo Facts
…and three semi-trailer truckloads of electrical equipment brought in. The “People Movers” are made ready – these used to be baggage carts at a southern California airport. Volunteers bought the…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Cauliflower Veloute
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Cauliflower Veloute with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Vegetable Oil 3 oz…
California Cattle Council Seeking Industry Input on Strategic Plan
The California Cattle Council (Council) is encouraging industry members to participate in a survey to help guide the process for developing its strategic plan. The purpose of the online survey…
Farm Bankruptcies Rose in 2019
…bankruptcies in 2019, with almost half of the nation’s filings taking place in the Midwest. California had a total of 25 chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies. That number rose seven…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-03-20
…death is reminding the industry the importance of employee dress codes, and get the details from California’s second snow survey. Tune in to the show for these news stories and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why California is unlikely to benefit from the new…
Meeting Monday to Discuss Recently Expanded HLB Quarantine Zone
…and will be able to ask questions on the mandatory regulatory protocols required by the California Department of Food and Agriculture in response to an HLB detection. The meeting will…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
…different cooperators of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys program.” The second 2020 snow survey revealed a modest increase from a few weeks ago when the snow depth measured 33.5 inches….
Almond Update: Supporting and Promoting Bee Health Efforts
California’s almond industry is investing in bee health research through the Almond Board of California. The work is being done in all aspects of the honeybee life cycle, including when the bees…
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…University of California personnel, environmental justice groups, an agricultural commissioner, pest control advisors, and representatives from several agricultural commodity groups. “When the task force report comes out this spring, I…
World Ag Expo® Guards Against Newest Coronavirus
…Expo®, visit www.WorldAgExpo.org. The International Agri-Center® is home to World Ag Expo®, February 11-13, 2020 in Tulare, California. An estimated annual average of 100,000 individuals from 70 countries attend World…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
…year, California is unlikely to be affected by the recent federal regulation that replaces the Waters of the U.S. rule. “The rules that are in place for California are certainly…