…bugs and disease. Georgia blueberry farmers must protect their crops from birds. Which reminds me. California has over a half-millions acres of rice. Their problem is migratory birds. Now, you…
Rural Mainstreet Index Remains Positive
…the Rural Mainstreet economy is trending upward with improving, but slow economic growth. However, weak agriculture commodity prices continue to weigh on the rural economy,” said Ernie Goss, Jack A….
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
In 2016 California’s farms and ranches received more than $46 billion for their output. This represents a decrease of about six percent compared to 2015. Despite this decrease, California remains…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
Typically more of a problem in urban areas, roof rat damage is causing significant concern for farmers. According to University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) scientists, roof rats…
CDFA Works to Reinstate Emergency Pest Management Protocols
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is working to reinstate emergency pest management protocols, filing an appeal of a recent Superior Court decision suspending a key portion of…
Celebrating National Artichoke Hearts Day
…Artichoke Hearts Day. According to the California Artichoke Advisory Board, artichokes are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, folate and magnesium. The antioxidants in artichokes are very good for…
House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan STRESS Act to Help Farmers
…farmers and ranchers, and their families, access to support they need during extreme times of stress, such as the current farm economy downturn. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
The California Kitchen: Creamy Horseradish Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Creamy Horseradish Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: ½ C Horseradish (Paste) ¼ C…
Farm Bureau Compares Crop Insurance to Ad Hoc Disaster
…remains a critically important component to the financial stability of farmers and the U.S. farm economy. In other words, “Do no harm to crop insurance in the 2018 Farm Bill.”…
Almond Update: Monitor for Irrigation Timing
…heavy rains. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Irrigation and Water Efficiency Spencer Cooper said irrigation timing will be a little different this year depending on your location and…
Farmers for Free Trade Launching $500,000 Ad Campaign on Trade
…to pass their farm down to her children and ends by asking the president to protect free trade and keep our agricultural economy strong. Farmers for Free Trade co-chair Richard…
The California Kitchen: Pickled Radish
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pickled Radish with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Radish sliced thin 2 C…
Almond Matters: Foliar Disease Protection
…weeks, many growers in California were not certain they would need to spray for the springtime foliar diseases because it had been so warm and dry. “Obviously that didn’t last…
ARS Scientist Leads $1 Million Funded Consortium to Seek Honey Bee Disease Controls
…billion to the U.S. economy annually, according to FFAR. Honey bees specifically pollinate about 100 crops in the United States. Varroa mites have become resistant to many commercially available chemical…