Voice of California Agriculture

Could almond hulls be a new food ingredient? What researchers have found. What will a super El Nino mean for California’s snowpack? Farm Bureau releases its statewide ballot recommendations A BOLO for a new weed in rice fields Farmers are spending more money on interest payments USDA’s lates farm income forecast.

Checking in on the progress of the state’s rice crop An expected super El Nino could lead to heavy rainfall this winter. Are you prepared? Federal agencies look to narrow the scope of federal waters jurisdiction. That’s good news for farmers. A Presidential order that would help ranchers and looks to lower food prices.

Tough times in the winegrape industry has some farmers mothballing vineyards. A UC Viticulture advisor talks about this new practice. A Super El Nino is forecast for this winter, what might be the effects for agriculture? We speak about it with a UCANR climate scientist. Farm reports from the fields from around the state.

We’ll find out how Imperial Valley farmers feel about the Colorado River Plan and what impact it may have on the supply of winter vegetables. The Imperial Valley produces a huge percentage of this nation’s supply of winter vegetables. California’s aggressive battle against a feared grape pest. An unfavorable court ruling on what California farm employers may end up paying for certain foreign workers. A San Diego County strawberry farmer who has a long and proud tradition of growing the popular fruit. And a look at farm prices during the month of July—the ups and downs of various crops.

California’s wolf population continues to expand and CDFW continues to look for ways to help deal with the population. A look at the critical need for Farm Bill to pass this year. Will putting walnuts in the produce department increase sales? A California start-up company develops a product to help livestock producers. Farm Bureau pushes back on new off-road diesel regulations.