…regulations will increasingly impact California’s citrus industry. According to his figures, California citrus growers will pay an average of $701 per acre per year, or $203 million annually statewide. The…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Maitake Mushrooms
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Maitake Mushrooms with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2 Lb Smoked Maitake Mushrooms 4…
Texas Rep. Says Farm Bill Must Meet Objectives
…this week. The congressman says the mission of the committee is clear: “to establish policies that support a vibrant agriculture economy, strengthen rural communities, maintain food security in America and…
Almond Update: Teeing It Up for FFA
The Almond Board of California’s 2018 Almond Leadership Program team will be teeing it up to help raise funds for California Future Farmers of America. Traditionally, the leadership team holds…
USDA Announces Trade Relief Details
…said in a statement. “But in the meantime, the programs we are announcing today buy time for the president to strike long-lasting trade deals to benefit our entire economy.” Further…
Bayer CEO Says Monsanto Merger Still a Win-Win
…of the Monsanto takeover, the potential value creation for our shareholders, the attractiveness of the agriculture market, and the goals we communicated.” The California court awarded damages to a school…
8,000 Glyphosate Lawsuits Await Bayer
The California verdict against Monsanto has opened the door for what is estimated as 8,000 lawsuits against Monsanto, now being absorbed by Bayer. On a call with analysts and reporters,…
Celebrating National Peach Pie Day
…California, South Carolina, Georgia and New Jersey. While baking our own peach pie or enjoying it out with others, use the hashtag #nationalpeachpieday when posting on social media. I’m Cathy…
Almond Update: Free Irrigation Audits Available
Several Resource Conservation Districts’s around the state are teaming up with various groups to offer free irrigation audits for growers. The Almond Board of California is partnering with several groups…
Wildfire Inadvertently Provides New Research Opportunities
…in the mode of tracking what has really happened in the fire.” The facility is in California’s north coast region about two hours directly north of San Francisco, where the…
NRCS Lending Assistance with Wildfire Recovery
…closely with other agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Food and Agriculture, CalFire, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The largest wildfire in California’s history,…
Water Works: Legislative Compromise in Works for California Water Concerns
…state legislators here to help reclaim water for our communities,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said during the recent water rally in Sacramento. “We will start that with…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…page: one, ‘Cost increases borne by California’s citrus but not by…other citrus growing regions decrease the future competitiveness of California’s citrus industry’; and two, ‘…future compliance with these regulations is…
Capitol Water Rally ‘Worth Your Fight’
…our farms, or our communities,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said during his address to the crowd. “Like many of you, I’d rather be on my farm taking…