…I saw example after example of the things that we, as Californians, have also done to make this place so singular. California’s farmers and ranchers, its farm-workers and artisan cheese-makers,…
Biomass Plants Closing Across the State
There are several benefits the biomass industry provides to California and those plants are slowly shutting down. Biomass Plants Closing Across the State The biomass industry in the state is…
The California Kitchen: Southwestern Corn Succotash
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California southwestern corn succotash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 T Olive Oil 1/2 Onion Medium…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…dioxide equivalent. 4.The California Natural Resources Agency shall update every three years the state’s climate adaptation strategy, Safeguarding California, and ensure that its provisions are fully implemented. The Safeguarding California…
Western View: The Almondnac
…and the effort and worry that goes into growing a crop in California. It’s a tough business. A lot rides on every decision made. Farmers have no need to go…
UC Davis Ranked Number 1 in World for Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
The University of California, Davis, ranks No. 1 in the world for teaching and research in agriculture and forestry as well as veterinary sciences, according to data released today by…
The California Kitchen: Crab Corn Chowder
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California crab corn chowder with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 T Olive Oil 1 Onion Small…
SNAP/CalFresh Sign-Up Event for Local Farmers’ Markets
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service—in partnership with National Hmong American Farmers and the California Department of Social Services—will host a CalFresh (federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or…
California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors California farmers, ranchers and other private…
Outlook 2015 Agribusiness Tour
The California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) held their Outlook 2015 Agribusiness conference earlier this month in Paso Robles. Before the conference, ASFMRA…
2015 Spring Walnut Grafting Demonstration and Field Meeting to be held
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and Suchan Farm & Nursery invite growers and others interested in walnut grafting techniques to attend the 2015 Spring Walnut Grafting Demonstration and Field…
USDA Video: Conserving Water and Energy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping farmers in drought affected California conserve water and energy. For more information: www.usda.gov…
From Over 100,000 to 1: Partners Band Together to Beat the European Grapevine Moth
…Commissioner’s Office. Last fall, the results of trapping for the European Grapevine Moth (Lobesia botrana or EGVM) in California were recounted during a conference call for the partners working to…
Ordinance Brings New Wine Production to Southern California
A recent law change is creating new opportunities for the wine grape industry in Southern California. Ordinance Brings New Wine Production San Diego County Farm Bureau says it has seen…