…After several consecutive years of a trying farm economy, updating Chapter 12 bankruptcy eligibility to the current scale and credit needs of U.S. agriculture is a necessity. This action will…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
Despite a good growing season for California prunes, the current market may present some challenges for growers. A grower survey conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is…
Almond Update: Intern Helps Bridge Industry, Highlights Leadership Program
The Almond Board of California’s Industry Relations and Communications Intern has been busy this summer. Daryl Dias said she is tackling several projects including one she just finished, updating the…
The California Kitchen: Triple Cooked Pork Belly
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Triple Cooked Pork Belly with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Pork Belly Cubed…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…Statistical Overview 2017-2018. Several other major California crops will be receiving assistance through the latest round of funding, including grapes, strawberries, and cherries. The California Prune Board, the California Table…
Wine Origins Alliance Shifts Focus to Include Tariff Barriers
For nearly 20 years the Wine Origins Alliance (WOA) has been working to protect the integrity of wine region names around the world, working with California groups such as Sonoma…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-23-19
…avocado industry, beginning beekeeping classes available at UC Davis and the DWR releasing the final California Water Plan Update 2018. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
The Western View: Storming Area 51? Bad Idea
…written for 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…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…California wine community. The four-year scholarships are $8,000 each for students attending a University of California or California State University campus. Additional $2,000 scholarships were awarded this year to two…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…is comprised of nearly 400 producer members responsible for approximately 40 percent of California’s milk production, making it the largest member-owned milk marketing and processing cooperative in the state. DFA…
Almond Update: IPM Tools Key to Industry Sustainability
Sustainability goals set by the Almond Board of California will rely heavily on proper integrated pest management. UC Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Director of Statewide Integrated Pest Management…
Significant Increase in Prune Production Forecast
…in California. The 2019 dried plum season has had generally good growing conditions. A fairly successful bloom period has resulted in producers describing a good fruit set and strong crop. …
USMCA Would Allow ‘Cage-Free Wines’
The new North American trade agreement will unleash California wine in Canada. As AgNet West reported last week, the new United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) has specific language built-in for…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
…USDA are in California, Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…