One year after launching an Incident Command System to respond to the invasive pest, nutria eradication efforts continue to progress. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has been…
Make the Border Wall an Asset not a Liability
…since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Image credit:…
Almond Update: Maximize Yields with New CASP Workshops
Another series of workshops from the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is available for producers this month. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Irrigation and Water Efficiency, Spencer Cooper, said the workshops would…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Candied Vichy Carrots
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Untamed Candied Vichy Carrots with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 LB Carrots(Cleaned and cut…
California Snowpack Tripled from Previous Water Year
The latest manual snow survey for the current water year revealed that California’s snowpack tripled from what the state experienced last year. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted…
2019 Wine Industry Awards Announced
…Wine Lifetime Achievement, Vineyard of the Year, and California All Stars Awards. Based upon the recommendation of the California State Fair Wine Advisory Task Force, the California State Fair Board…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Grilled Asparagus
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect Grilled Asparagus with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 20 each Asparagus Tips Only (4…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-01-19
…standard. Also, you’ll hear from California’s Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross about her excitement to work with the new administration and it being agriculturally inclusive. Tune in to…
California Citrus Growers Face Existential Threat in HLB
…psyllid (ACP), has found its way to California: In 2012, HLB was found in Hacienda Heights. In 2015, HLB was found in San Gabriel. Individual counties across Southern California have…
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
…and the Renewable Energy for Agriculture Program from the California Energy Commission are other such initiatives being supported through California Climate Investments. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Include Water in Infrastructure Package
…than 100 agricultural and water organizations, including Western Growers, California Farm Bureau Federation, and Western Agricultural Processors Association, took part in sending a letter addressed to members of the House…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-29-19
…risk standard, how researchers are editing genes in citrus to combat HLB and a report regarding FSMA enforcement discretion for certain california crops. Tune in to the show for these…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Sorbet
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Strawberry Sorbet with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Qt Strawberries 1 C sugar 1…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-28-19
…update on monitoring Blight in Colusa County. A total of nine California counties were declared primary natural disaster areas due to drought and now USDA is offering producers in those…