…for the planning, building, operating, and managing conservation techniques. Standards contain explanations for why and where a practice is applied. It also details that minimum quality criteria expectation for a…
Major Wine Acquisition Process Approaching Finalization
…planned on selling 30 wine brands and six facilities to Gallo for $1.7 billion. An adjustment to the deal that was made back in May reduced the sale price to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new tool provided by the Red Angus Association…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
70 percent of almonds produced in California are exported. The global market is a major area of attention for the almond industry. Growers will have the opportunity to hear from…
UCCE Offering Water Measurement and Reporting Course November 18
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is offering a water measurement and reporting course on Wednesday, November 18. Water-rights holders are required to report any water diverted from surface…
Proposition 15 Defeated: ‘Farmers Can Breathe A Little Easier’
Two weeks after the election, results show that Proposition 15 has officially been defeated. The ballot measure was defeated by a margin of more than 550,000 votes. A broad array…
Researchers Continue Work to Address Rice Weeds in California
Researchers with the UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) are continuing their work to help growers address various rice weeds in California. The team is focused on weedy rice, sprangletop, and watergrass…
A Few Natural, Healthy Benefits of Growing Beets
The healthy benefits of beets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for a natural way that may help you lose weight, or lower blood pressure,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Diamondback Moth surviving in both warm and cold climates,…
Diamondback Moth Survives Both Warm and Cold
The diamondback moth thrives in warmer weather like other insects but can take cooler temperatures as well. Diamondback Moth The crop pest known as the diamondback moth is an issue…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
West Side farmer John Diener had flash of inspiration. Why not plant butternut squash? Diener is a long-time research cooperator with UC Cooperative Extension specialist Jeff Mitchell, who has studied innovative,…
Public and Private Sector See Growth Potential in Organic Production
A variety of industry reports have shown that the organic sector is continuing to become even more valuable. Organic production is receiving increased interest on a federal level due to…
USDA Hosting Webinars to Assist Cattle Industry Members
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting a variety of webinars to help livestock producers better understand industry issues and better address risk management. A free webinar is being…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Tofu 2020
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Tofu 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 lb Extra Firm Tofu 1…