…But not many people know that a number of diamonds were found in a California gold mine, and they were very nice diamonds of considerable value. Cherokee, California, was a…
Almond Update: NOW Investment Helps Meet Sustainability Goals
At last year’s Almond Conference in December, the Almond Board of California (ABC) announced aggressive sustainability goals to reach as an industry by 2025. ABC’s President and CEO Richard Waycott…
The California Kitchen: Chef Alberts Perfect 4 Minute Cod
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Chef Alberts Perfect 4 Minute Cod with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Vegetable…
State Trade Expansion Program Deadline Approaches
California officials are currently accepting proposals for the California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The program is a federally funded grant opportunity that is made possible through the U.S. Small…
Investment in Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Keeps Rearing Facility Open
The sterile navel orangeworm project is receiving even more industry support with the Almond Board of California (ABC) contributing a significant amount of funding toward a critical component of the…
‘Get Snacking Challenge’ to Promote CA Strawberries
…about the Get Snacking Challenge, visit CaliforniaStrawberries.com and follow the California Strawberry Commission on Instagram. Source: California Strawberry Commission Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $500,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The maximum…
New California Cattle Council Set to Take Shape
The new California Cattle Council will officially start to begin to take shape after a recent announcement from the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA). The results of the referendum vote…
Census Reports California Operating Farms are Down
The National Agriculture Statics Service releases the Census of Agriculture once every five years. The information collected over that period of time details trends in the industry. In California, the…
The California Kitchen: California Romesco Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Romesco Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: In a medium pot add 3…
Almond Update: Industry Standards Led to Produce Safety Rule Discretion
…(FSMA). Almonds were included in that and Almond Board of California’s Tim Birmingham said it’s good news for the industry and awards producers for food safety standards already in place….
Second Largest Final Grape Crush Report in Nearly A Decade
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Final Grape Crush Report for 2018 demonstrated the largest total tonnage since 2013. The report compiled by CDFA and USDA’s National Agricultural…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease Now Detected in Arizona
…be linked to the current California outbreak, as tests illustrate a nearly identical virus as the one found in California. Last month USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced an additional $45…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…Almond Board of California (ABC) has been working with growers for a number of years through a sustainability initiative. “CASP, or the California Almond Sustainability Program is actually coming up…