…Rot in Almonds Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll told growers at a recent port-harvest field day that high hull rot pressure was seen by many growers this…
Almond Board: Details on Salinity Workshop at Almond Conference
Salinity management in almonds will be one of the topics at the upcoming Almond Conference. Sabrina Hill has more on what to expect. Almond Update To register for the Almond…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…gas credits from nutrient management practices in growing almonds and corn. The goal is for growers to enter the cap-and-trade market and sell carbon credits to companies and industries seeking…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…More information on needed donation items is available on the Colusa County Farm Bureau Facebook page. An account also has been set up at Tri-Counties Bank in Colusa for cash…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
…time. There are important exceptions to the 51 percent test. All-terrain vehicles must be used exclusively in production and harvesting of agricultural commodities, and a “farm trailer” must be used…
The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Parfait
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pomegranate parfait with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 QT Fat Free Yogurt 1 Cup Toasted Almonds…
The Western View: California Grown
Like everyone else involved with agriculture, I was feeling a little picked on by the folks down south and in Sacramento. With the drought hitting home for the entire state,…
Hearing On Proposed California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…USDA Hearing on Proposed Milk Marketing Order can be heard HERE. (Audio only) Please visit the revised California Hearing Page for all hearing information including logistics, proposals, transcripts and exhibits….
“It’s All in the Sauce” Contest at the 7th Annual Testicle Festival
…a rocky mountain oyster, now is the time! Please call the Agri-Culture Office for tickets, 831-722-6622 or go online www.agri-culture.us. Visit the Testicle Festival Facebook Page for additional information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Testicle-Festival…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…documents totaling many thousands of pages. The final rule for processors, for example, runs 930 pages. Five more major regulations will be released in coming months. We’ve been disappointed along…
Sales from US Organic Farms up 72 Percent
…farms in 2014 was diverse, from dairy and proteins, to fruits, vegetables and grains. The top five commodities in organic sales were: Milk, $1.08 billion Eggs, $420 million Broiler chickens,…
Almond Board: Almond Education for Kids
The Almond Board has tools available to help school-aged children learn about California almonds. Almond Update for September 17 The Almond Board is a supporter of Ag in the Classroom….
California Federal Milk Order Hearing Begins Next Week
…808 4th Street, Clovis, California 93612. The USDA has recently released new hearing information. Visit its California Hearing Page to view new data prepared by USDA and California Department of…
NCF Accepting Applications for Beef Industry Scholarship
…risk management to the beef industry,” said Tim Andriesen, CME Group Managing Director of Agricultural Commodities. “For more than 25 years, NCBA has been a key partner in advancing risk…