California produces 99 percent of the walnuts grown in the United States. New research could provide a major boost to the state’s growing $1.6 billion walnut industry by making it…
California Seed Association Works to Ensure Future Success of the Industry
…how we’re going to develop the next and best seeds to hopefully develop the best food in the world,” said Zanobini. Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian…
New Ag Liaison to Offer Central Valley Ag Perspective
…Lyons to take on the job. Lyons has a wide background in the industry including serving as Secretary of Food and Agriculture under Governor Gray Davis from 1999 to 2004….
Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how, and why, to grow Ginger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes Ginger…
Almond Matters: Agricultural Education Provides Increased Ag Appreciation
…about where food and fiber come from. Using agriculture as part of lesson plans can also help students better retain information and increase interest in agricultural sciences. “As our population,…
Almond Update: Trust, Honesty, Partnerships Key in Sustainability Messaging
Sustainability is now part of the conversation in every step of the food chain. Almond Board of California’s Director for the European Region and Global Public Relations Dariella Roffe-Rackind said…
Tips for Growing Raspberries
…destroying your plants. Most varieties will only fruit during the second summer after planting—approximately 16-18 months. Prune back woody second year canes after berries have grown, and avoid pruning the…
Lawmakers Demand Inclusion of Ag in EU Trade Deal
…for agricultural products in an EU trade deal. “Our trade deficit in food and agricultural goods with the EU has ballooned from $1.8 billion in 2000 to nearly $11 billion…
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
…serving as the base for producing royal jelly, which bees use to nurture larvae and turn larvae into queens. Vitellogenin also is a critical food storage reservoir for honey bee…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…productive agricultural land from being taken out of production and help to protect the integrity of the soils used in food and fiber production. The WRE funds provide assistance to…
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
…ownership in Bell-Carter Foods the company was able to ship olives from Spain and Argentina to the U.S. for processing while sidestepping tariffs. The ability to acquire significantly cheaper olives…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
The recent announcement of table olive processing contracts being cancelled by Bell-Carter Foods on nearly 4,500 acres of olives grown in Tulare County has Tulare County Farm Bureau paying attention….
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…tool for economic stimulation and poverty reduction; as well as improving public health and ensuring food security. “Organic food production is an opportunity to stimulate the state’s economy, promote public…