After experiencing a warmer than average February, low temperatures are now causing significant concern for almond growers. The cold front that came into California has made national news with pictures…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…stewardship, nature education and citizen science. UCCE specialist Maggi Kelly introduced the website http://Cal-Adapt.org, which contains volumes of climate change projections and climate impact data from California’s scientific community. Users…
Almond Matters: Timely Applications to Extend Bloom
…California have scattered rainfall in the forecast and could cause issues with ground applications. “ReTain works best when applied at 30 to 60 percent bloom, so being able to go…
California Coffee Industry Gaining Ground
…potential to thrive in the state. According to the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, there are currently 30 farms with over 30,000 coffee trees planted. There…
Multi-Day Event in Chico will Focus on Soils, Students and Community
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), CSU Chico and the Professional Soil Scientists Association of California (PSSAC) are hosting a special soil event March 1 through March 3 for anyone…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…value and is home to many of California’s most productive dairies. In fact, 90 percent of California’s milk is produced in eight counties – all located in the center of…
Significant Growth Expected for Ice Cream Sales
…billion by 2025. In 2016 the global market size was valued at $54.8 billion. California is the leading ice cream-producing state in the U.S and produced approximately 118 thousand gallons…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Farm Bureau Federation is watching state water policies and over 400 trees have now tested…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…potential to cause a disaster in California’s farming districts and the Fish and Wildlife Department is declaring war. The Nutria is a large rodent – 20 pounds or so, 2…
Celebrating a Heart Healthy Food
…can help people feel satisfied for several hours, which can support weight management and counter weight gain. Eighty percent of the world’s almonds are grown in California. I’m Cathy Isom……
Southern Plains Drought Becoming “Rapidly Dire”
…pastures, pond levels and streamflows. Nearly all of the Southwestern U.S., including California, meanwhile, are in some form of classified drought, along with all of Missouri and Kansas, parts of…
Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at the upcoming Commodity Classic in Anaheim, California. Held February 27th to March first, Perdue will be the keynote speaker for Wednesday morning’s general…
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
A recently developed beginning farmer training program has officially been approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The California Farm Academy Beginning Farm and Ranch Manager Apprenticeship Program…
Almond Matters: Almond Bloom Arrives
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many orchards throughout California have started to experience almond bloom and it appears that it is going to be a good…