…California, Riverside, and includes a wide variety of collaborators. Extension specialists, plant pathologists, geneticists, and engineers from multiple universities are all involved in the research project. The team is looking…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…by 30 pledge that California Governor Gavin Newsom subscribed to last Fall. The Biden Administration will now be working to conserve 30 percent of land and 30 percent of ocean…
Potential Changes to Ag Burning Regulations in the San Joaquin Valley
…California Air Resources Board is holding a hearing to consider the District’s plan that would still allow for some burning. But again, there’s going to be a huge debate; there’s…
Research Network to Take Comprehensive Look at Bee Health
…California’s Office of the President. Researchers and engineers from Riverside, Davis, San Diego, and Merced campuses will all be participating in the effort. “We actually brought together a variety of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’sFarm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a California vaccination rollout guide for each county, travel restrictions…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
The deadline to apply for assistance through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has recently been extended. USDA’s California Farm Service Agency has extended the deadline to sigh-up for the ECP…
Week in Review: California Gets Hit Hard with Wind, Rain, and Snow
Farmers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The National Weather Service issued multiple winter storm warnings as growers prepare…
The California Kitchen: Croque Madame French Toast
Croque Madame French Toast In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Croque Madame French Toast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Custard…
Drone Camp Receives Increased Interest Amidst COVID Restrictions
Over the summer the 2020 drone camp from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) saw tremendous interest. The intensive short course is offered through the UC…
Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already
UPDATE: As of 01-29-21 the statewide snow water equivalent is 66 percent of normal for this date. The recent storms passing over the state have bolstered California’s snowpack totals with…
The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks?
…west side of the coastal ranges of Northern and Central California, and in the western foothills of the Sierra, below the snow line. rainfall totals of 8-12 inches will be…
Almond Update: Make This Season’s Bloom as Successful as 2020
Almond Board of California‘s Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis held an informational seminar about pollination at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference. She noted how and why last season’s bloom was…
Smoke Taint Research Funded Through Last Spending Bill
…from California, Oregon, and Washington. Devastating wildfires in those states in recent years have created substantial challenges for the wine industry. The additional funding is on top of the $2…
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…Growers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The region experienced strong winds last week with gusts of nearly 100…