The California Bureau of Reclamation has cut previously announced water allocations again.

Many grower questions will be answered during the 35th annual Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Short Course at UC Davis June 17–28.

For the super-hots, like Trinidad Moruga Scorpion or Bhut Jolokia, put on protective suits, masks and goggles.

Algae is making biofuel strides, but can it fuel livestock?

Producing food, maintaining landscapes and building structures all depend on this little understood, but critical outermost layer of the Earth's crust - the soil.

When purchasing honey, consumers prefer for honey to be brilliantly clear and golden. Consumers are increasingly likely to prefer honey that has pollen grains filtered out.

Farmers are encouraged to enroll for the 2013 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP) or the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) before the June 3 and Aug. 2 deadlines.

Eric Mussen, California's only Cooperative Extension apiculturist, says the neonicotinoid situation is not as simple as it's usually presented.

Senate farm bill debate is expected to begin on May 20; positioning the bill for possible floor consideration in June.

The committee’s approval of the 2013 farm bill by a bipartisan 36-10 vote is the second positive step for specialty crops this week.

Wine sustainability is an important consideration when making purchasing decisions among key segments of wine consumers.

Onion growers are adopting integrated pest management practices.

The Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) exam will be held Aug. 2, 2013.