…the California State Beekeepers Association and others have recently sent out a beekeeper survey. This survey highlights the importance of proper incident reporting and investigation. Early estimations indicate that losses…
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Still Below Average
…percent of California’s water needs as it melts in the spring and early summer. The greater the snowpack water content, the greater the likelihood California’s reservoirs will receive ample runoff…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…surrounding waters. Several certifiers permit use of chemicals to control parasites. Some allow nonorganic seafood byproducts, which may have significant levels of contaminants, in fish feed. California currently prohibits sales…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Salad with Radicchio and Sprouts
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook an amazing Strawberry Salad with Radicchio and Sprouts with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 10 strawberries 8oz sprouts…
DWR Reaches Agreement Related to California WaterFix
DWR Reaches Agreement with Contra Costa Water District to Address Concerns Related to California WaterFix The California Department of Water Resources announced today an agreement with the Contra Costa Water…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications through July 8 for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors California farmers, ranchers…
California Universities Ranked in Top 5 for Ag, Forestry
Two California universities are ranked in the top five in the world for agriculture and forestry studies. Sabrina Hill has more. University Rankings QS University Rankings by Subject 2016 highlights…
The California Kitchen: Chocalate Gnache Infused CA Strawberry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Chocalate Gnache Infused CA Strawberry with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 cup semi-sweet chocolate ½ cup…
Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage Announced
…10 in September 2013 to raise California’s minimum wage 25 percent, from $8 to $10 per hour, effective January 1, 2016. There are approximately 7 million hourly workers in California,…
China Takes Step to Approve CA Strawberries
…honored that the Chinese have allowed California to be the first location in the world to ship strawberries to China,” said Rick Tomlinson, president of the California Strawberry Commission. The…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
Although California continues to cope with some of the Nation’s most compromised air quality, farmers continued to reduce emissions from their operations in 2015. During 2015, California’s farmers, working with…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Broccoli Steak
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing grilled broccoli steak with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Broccoli Crowns cut in half 4T of…
Lettuce Research Grant
…with less nitrogen fertilizer and water. Professor David Still said the California Department of Food and Agriculture grant will help him identify the genes in lettuce that govern nitrogen and…
Balance Key to State Water Management
…spring. Balance Key to State Water Management California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelson says Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s current water bill proposal will need support to get passed. “We have worked…