…spend millions more just to access California markets,” Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a statement. “If this unconstitutional law is allowed to stand, California will…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program will be issuing more than $300 million in 2019 to nearly 23,000 dairy producers. California enrolled the highest production volume of any state, while…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
Miss California Eileen Kim taking pictures with the public while promoting pistachios Pistachio Macaroons Participating in community events such as farmers’ markets offer an opportunity to engage with consumers on…
The California Kitchen: Lemonade
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Lemonade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Mineral Water 3 C Sugar 2…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
California is on the home stretch of the 2019 almond harvest with later varieties like Fritz and Monterey now coming off the trees. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
…cats, racoons, and any other nuisance animal in the area. Also avoid adding coal ash, plastic, sawdust from treated wood, walnuts, and any type of any type of cloth that…
The California Kitchen: Escargots with Puffed Pastry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Escargots with Puffed Pastry inspired by Bouchon Bistro with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
California’s pistachio crop may end up a little lighter than initially anticipated, even with the understanding that it is an ‘off’ year. Coming off a record crop last year growers…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…for California walnuts valued at more than $90 million annually. The market has expanded more than 44 percent over the previous five years, despite a 10 percent tariff which will…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…uncertainty for water agencies throughout California,” said Brent Hastey, Associations of California Water Agencies President. Several California legislators including Shannon Grove, Andreas Borgeas, and Josh Harder have also issued various…
Water Year 2019 Ends with Strong Storage Supplies
With water year 2019 officially coming to an end yesterday, many farmers and ranchers are looking ahead with hope for another wet year. The latest storage summary from the California…
CCM October Grower Town Hall Events
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is hosting a series of grower town halls next week beginning Tuesday, October 8 in Coachella, followed by another on Wednesday, October 9 in Ventura, and…
New 2020 Requirements for Reporting Injuries
Assembly Bill 1804 has updated the requirements for reporting injuries to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). The changes are being implemented in an effort to simplify…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
…evaluating the crop with funding support from the California Dairy Research Foundation to determine the best practices for cultivation on dairy operations. “The sugar beet yields in California are the…