by Teresa O’Connor, Assistant Editor of UC Food Observer Citrus has a long and proud history in California. In 1895, the fruits helped make Riverside “the wealthiest city per capita in …
WAPA Urges Funding for Biomass Plants
In the wake of the shutdown of numerous biomass plants throughout the state, the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) sent a letter to the California State Senate and Assembly Budget …
Bat Population Decline
In the second part of her series on bats, Cathy Isom tells us why the bat population is seeing record declines, and what we can do to help keep these flying …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 7
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Agri View: Meals Without Meat
Everett Griner talks about eating healthy meals without meat in today’s Agri View.
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Rocky Road
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing mushroom rocky road with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:
Long Fight Ahead on EPA Atrazine Proposal
More controversy stemming from a disagreement between the Environmental Protection Agency and decades of research. The EPA’s draft risk assessment on atrazine says the herbicide is harmful to animals and …
Bayer Secures Funding for Monsanto Bid
Despite Monsanto rejecting a takeover bid by Bayer AG, reports say Bayer has secured $67 billion in financing for the proposal.
Cuba Wants Credit to Increase Food Production
Cuba’s agriculture minister says the country wants to increase food production to cut food imports in half, but needs funds to make that goal happen.
Assembly Approves Gray’s State Fairs Funding Bill
The California State Assembly approves a bill that funds reinvestment back in California’s 77 state fairs. AB 2678 by Assembly member Adam C. Gray (D-Merced) would generate $14-16 million in …
Potential Impacts Of Western Heat Wave
Extreme temperatures in the Desert Southwest and rapid snow pack runoff and potential flooding are items to watch for as the Western heat waves continues for the next few days. Brad …
GMO Labeling Laws And Impacts On Seed
Food will not be the only item impacted if laws requiring labeling of genetically modified foods go into effect. Rod Bain reports.
Bats and Agriculture
Cathy Isom tells us how bats play a significant role in agriculture. That story is ahead on “This Land of Ours.”
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 6
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