From: UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences (California Water Blog) by Josué Medellín-Azuara, Duncan MacEwan, Richard E. Howitt, Daniel A. Sumner, and Jay R. Lund The drought continues for California’s agriculture in …
Ranchers, Loggers Express Concerns About Forest Plans
Concerns over tree health and possible new restrictions on grazing and logging surfaced during the final public meeting on plans to reshape management of the Inyo, Sequoia and Sierra national …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 15
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe
Mason Jar Recycling
There are so many uses for the Mason jar other than just using for pickling sauces and jams. Cathy Isom tells you about the common household item you may already …
Restaurant Chain Apologizes to Beef Producers
The Canada-based restaurant chain Earl’s has apologized to beef producers in the spat between the two over an announcement the chain would only serve 100 percent Certified Humane beef.
Sales of Precision Farm Services Expected to Slow
Following the downturn in the agriculture economy, a majority of precision farm equipment dealers expects sales to slow.
Grains Council Promoting U.S. Sorghum in Peru for Export
The U.S. Grains Council has ramped up its sorghum promotion work in Peru. The Grains Council says the market in Peru is seeing both a significant discount to corn and …
Port Workers Agree to Discuss Contract Extension
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates last week voted to discuss a contract extension with the Pacific Maritime Association.
Farm Bureau Asks USDA for Emergency Dairy Assistance
The American Farm Bureau Federation wants the Department of Agriculture to provide emergency assistance to dairy farmers. The request follows a call by 61 members of Congress asking USDA to …
USDA Forecasts Record-High Corn and Soybean Production in 2016
Both U.S. corn and soybean growers are expected to harvest record-high crops this year, according to the Crop Production report issued by the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Agri View: Needle in a Hay Stack
Everett Griner talks about the importance, and changes, of hay farming in today’s Agri View.
Crop Production Forecast
The USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office today released the crop production forecast for August. The latest survey, conducted during the last week of July and the first week of August, …
The California Kitchen: Tomato Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing tomato sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:
Pear Growers Say Supply, Demand Have Equalized
After years of declining prices and reductions in acreage, California pear growers agree they have finally hit a sweet spot.