A new report highlights the value that the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) provides to the state. The new publication, Working for the Benefit…
First 2020 Snow Survey Bodes Well for the Year Ahead
…snowpack is currently at 90 percent of average.” In a typical year, California will receive approximately 75 of its annual precipitation between December and February. The water year 2019 started…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…scientists from the University of California, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and California State University, as well as a private sector pest control advisor, reviewed several project proposals and made an…
Working Together: New Year, New Conference for California Walnuts
The newly rebranded California Walnut Conference is just around the corner on January 10. JCS Marketing has been holding the walnut show for several years, and this year has partnered…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Confit 2020
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cauliflower Confit 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Cauliflower 1/2 C Vegetable…
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
The development of California’s water portfolio continues to progress. A presentation at the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture highlighted the priorities for establishing…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
…when compared to competitive programs. In a 2016 study conducted by University of California Extension, Rhyme fungicide was used in a drip irrigation protocol for the control of powdery mildew….
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
Overall, 2019 turned out to be a conflicting year for Central Valley water users. It was another year for strong rain and snow in California, but not all farmers were…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s CASP program, the likelihood…
Almond Update: Reviewing Goals for 2020
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is celebrating its tenth-year of collecting data and helping the industry be better stewards of the land. 2019 was a critical year for the…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
An updated tool from the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) should made pest management a bit more user-friendly. UC ANR has recently launched a…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been closely examining smoke damage in vineyards, following the significant wildfires in Northern California in recent years. A new study on the issue highlights…
Significant Increase to HLB Quarantine
HLB Quarantines have slightly increased over 2019, but a recent expansion was of considerable size. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced a new Huanglongbing (HLB) disease quarantine expansion in Southern…
Working Towards Continued Success of Equipment Replacement Programs
Preparation for a new crop after the harvest of a cotton field in Central California Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com The Western Agricultural Processors Association and the California Cotton Ginners…