Preparation for a new crop after the harvest of a cotton field in Central California Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com The Western Agricultural Processors Association and the California Cotton Ginners…
U.S. Poultry Companies Poised for Success in China
…slaughter and poultry processing plants have been approved for shipping products to China. Five plants from California-based Foster Farms have been cleared to ship to China, as well as several…
The California Kitchen: Cured Salmon Belly
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cured Salmon Belly with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb Salmon Belly Meat 3/4…
Five New Disease Resistant Grape Varieties Available
Researchers at the University of California Davis have developed five new grape varieties that have proven to be resistant to Pierce’s disease and are being made available for growers. Geneticist…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-26-19
…new climate reality for farmers, and details on the five new disease-resistant grape varieties that are now available. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Working Together: Rebranded ‘California Walnut Conference’ Unites Industry
California’s walnut industry now has its official yearly conference. The California Walnut Board is joining JCS Marketing to rebrand its popular walnut conference as the California Walnut Conference. California Walnut…
Caring for Your Full-Grown Tomato Plants
…table. But until then, there is still a little bit of work to be done. After your tomato plants reach about 3 feet tall, remove the leaves from the bottom…
Sterile NOW Project Gets Major Funding in Appropriations Bill
…bollworm, California nut industries have taken over that facility, and associations have partially funded the operation. It’s a very merry Christmas indeed for California nut industries as AgNet West reported earlier…
Historic Finish for Chico State Livestock Judging Team
Courtesy California State University, Chico The Chico State’s Livestock Judging Team has finished the season with a new school record. At the end of a long competition season, the Chico…
More Hemp Insurance Options Available from USDA
Another type of hemp insurance is being made available from the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), which will cover growers in certain counties of 21 states including California. The recent…
Almond Update: Looking Back, and Forward, During Holiday Season
The Almond Industry weathered several challenges in 2019 and had some landmark wins. Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott recounts the industry developing actionable data for…
Hmong-Language Pesticide Safety Videos Available from DPR
A series of education videos have been made available to help engage Hmong farmers about the issue of safety. The nine-part video series in Hmong describes California pesticide rules and safety and…
Celebrating An American Christmas
…agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West….
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
Conference attendees gathered at the Almond Board of California booth Courtesy Almond Board of California Provides Best of Show Experience (ABC) — The 47th annual Almond Conference, held this year…