Oversupply of grapes, plummeting consumer demand and skyrocketing production costs have led the wine industry to a crisis point. “We have an economic downturn in the wine-grape market, and it is ...

Returning almond shells to orchards as a potassium amendment and mulch could generate additional farm revenue while recycling nutrients, improving soil health and reducing waste. California explores ...

Farmers, ranchers and anyone else who raises cows, horses and other large animals in the Central Valley and across the U.S. face a major problem – not enough veterinarians to care for their animals.

In working with the more than 50 Iu Mien strawberry growers across the Sacramento region, it helps that Fam Lee knows their unique culture and history of resilience and perseverance. She has lived it.

Choose the correct shape, and don't forget the headspace! Canning jars are a great choice when it comes to packaging foods for the freezer. They’re durable, reusable, leakproof, and they keep food ...

Gathering fresh eggs laid by chickens in your backyard may sound idyllic, but keeping the birds healthy requires some special knowledge. Avian influenza, salmonella, predators, food safety, choosing ...

4-H members entry fee is $10 for the first category, they may enter up to 2 additional categories at a $5.00 entry fee for each additional category (ie: 3 entries = $20, 2 entries = $15). 4H ...

Crystal Crimbchin has seen firsthand the staggering collapse of monarch butterflies in San Luis Obispo County. As volunteer co-coordinator for the Xerces Society in the area, she helps organize over ...

As California agriculture faces both challenges and opportunities, a coalition of state, academic and agricultural industry partners is introducing the California Agricultural Research & Innovation ...

A: It depends on the ectoparasite species. Most lice and northern fowl mites will be shed during the molting process, reducing overall infestation levels. Sticktight fleas and parasites that live off ...

New research from The Nature Conservancy, the University of California, Berkeley and the USDA Forest Service, published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management, details how wildfires could be ...

A new report published by UC ANR summarizes contributions made by all of the people working California's diverse landscapes, from farmworkers to park rangers. Report: California working landscapes – ...