The California Small Farm Conference (CSFC), the state’s premier gathering of small-scale farmers, ranchers, and farmers’ market managers, begins this Sunday, March 6th. The Conference is anticipated to attract 400+…
Two Storms Could Prove El Nino Predictions
Could this be the ‘El Nino’ forecasters keep talking about? High pressure systems have finally eased over California and two storms are suppose to bring rains to over 60 percent…
The California Kitchen: Blood Orange Pana Cotta
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing blood orange Pana Cotta with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Blood Orange Juice ½ Cup…
Commodity Classic Underway
…Checkoff on the topics of expanding uses for sorghum, the increasing popularity of the grain in California, and other topics. Sorghum at Commodity Classic Doug Bice – Sorghum Full Interview…
Livestock Review
California Milk Production California milk producers had a total of 1.78 million milk cows for January that produced 3.44 billion pounds of milk. Milk production is up 2 percent from…
Growing California Video-“Eggsacting Standards”
The latest video from the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Eggsacting Standards.” JS West Family Farms located in the San Joaquin Valley, leads the way…
Time for Walnut Scale Monitoring
…really is. Walnut Scale Monitoring Cooperative Extension Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes gave a scale management update recently at a walnut meeting in northern California. Symmes says it’s…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Sampling
…The Almond Board is funded by an annual assessment on the marketable kernel weight of almonds. The Almond Board of California recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry…
The California Kitchen: Blood Orange Roasted Red Pepper Sorbet
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Blood Orange Roasted Red Pepper Sorbet with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 Cup Blood Orange Juice…
Orleans Parish 4-H and Bayer to Break Ground on Pollinator Garden
…a new generation of bee advocates, while ultimately enhancing our communities and teaching the students lessons about the importance of gardening and agriculture,” said Kevin Gordon, board president of the…
The Western View: What’s In a Name?
…works to prohibit a contractor from stealing the identity of a California landmark. It’s a great idea and a very needed one. More than just about anywhere else, California has…
ACP Education for Northern California
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program is aiming to educate the northern California citrus industry on Asian citrus psyllid management as the pest continues to move up the state….
Increasing Organic Matter in Orchards
…of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ recent tree grinding demonstration in the Central Valley was showing just one way growers could start incorporating more organic matter into their…
Reports Positive for Garlic and Onion
…White rot disease has forced garlic and onion producers to abandon land in the Central Valley over the last several years. Garlic and Onion Research Advisory Board CEO Robert Ehn…