…monarch caterpillars. As monarch butterflies migrate, they must have the right plants in bloom along their migration route to fuel their flight. Producers – especially those along California’s coast and…
State Board to Discuss Breeding Technology
…complements current production practices will benefit California’s farmers and ranchers.” Invited speakers include: Becky Mackelprang, The CLEAR Project (UC Berkeley); Dr. Richard Michelmore, Genome Center (UC Davis); John Lindbo, HM.Clause;…
Farmers, Ranchers Need USMCA
…trade agreements to access customers around the world and grow our farm economy. We are grateful for the Administration’s work to move this agreement forward. We urge Congress to finish…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…the California Farm Bureau Federation are collaborating with the University of California, Davis in offering the agricultural labor availability survey. The 2019 labor survey should not take any more than…
Casey Officially In as Citrus Mutual President/CEO
Casey Creamer Courtesy California Citrus Mutual It’s official; there will be a new face of California Citrus Mutual in February. Casey Creamer will become President and CEO of California Citrus…
January Storms Bolster California Water Supplies
Several storms throughout January have helped improve conditions for California water supplies. So far, nearly 600 billion gallons of water have been added to California reservoirs and over five feet…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
With herbicide resistance on the rise, California tree nut growers must stay vigilant and nimble to keep weeds at bay. A comprehensive weed management program can help ensure that pressures…
WTO Sides with the U.S. on Chinese Agriculture Subsidies
…article that was recently published in the Review of International Political Economy, the claim was made that “China has emerged as the world’s largest subsidizer, profoundly transforming the global politics…
Western View: Can’t Farm Enough? Here’s your App
…Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His…
Secretary of Agriculture to Speak at 2019 Cattle Industry Convention
…National CattleWomen, CattleFax and National Cattlemen’s Foundation will also be held at this event. NCBA President and California cattleman Kevin Kester says the industry is honored to host Secretary Perdue…
Shutdown Hinders Implementation of Farm Bill Benefits to California Producers
…time when farmers, ranchers and organizations are planning their year. California Farm Bureau’s Manager of Federal Policy Josh Rolph explains the next steps of implementation of the Farm Bill. Shutdown…
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
A diverse, ad hoc coalition of more than 45 groups representing many sectors of the U.S. economy joined the National Pork Producers Council in calling for an end to U.S. tariffs on…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
Several Resource Conservation Districts (RCD) are offering free or low-cost irrigation tests to let a grower know how or where they can improve their system. Almond Board of California’s Senior…
The California Kitchen: Haricot Verts Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Haricot Verts Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Olive Oil 1 T…