USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program Currently Provides 15 Million Acres of Healthy Forage for Pollinators, and New Partnership Will Ensure Additional High-Quality Habitat in the Future During National Pollinator Week and …
ADC Forms Farmer Advisory Board
Staying true to its core principle that farmers should be in control of the data collected on their operations, the Agricultural Data Coalition (ADC) announced the formation of a farmer …
Proposals Could Further Limit Water Flows
Two new proposals are looking to limit water movement south of the Delta even more and water leaders say these requests are hard to comprehend.
Almond Board: Pollinator Week
This week is Pollinator Week. Manager of Industry Relations for the Almond Board, Carissa Sauer shares the importance of pollinators to the almond industry and in our daily lives.
Garden Décor
A good garden can and should be about a lot more than growing flowers or food. Cathy Isom tells us about some useful things besides plants that will spruce up …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe
Agri View: Home Preserving
Everett Griner talks about home preserving foods increasing in today’s Agri View.
The California Kitchen: Smoked Pepper Corn Prime Rib
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Pepper Corn Prime Ribwith The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:
Western View: Reason for National Monuments
We’ve seen lots of new National Monuments created in the last two decades. Many of them have been contentious, in the news with lots of political opposition. Because of that …
U.S. EPA Fines Fresno Pesticide Distributor for Failure to Properly Label High-Risk Pesticide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Snowden Enterprises, Inc., over the distribution of a misbranded restricted use pesticide. The firm, located in Fresno, Calif., has agreed to …
ASTA New Leadership to Guide Future of Seed Industry
More than 470 seed industry professionals from across the nation gathered in Portland, Oregon June 18-22 for a joint Annual Convention of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and the …
Climate Smart Israel – the Negev Desert
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Ross is traveling through Israel this week with a California delegation interested in adaptation strategies for climate change and …
Ag Committee Evaluates Effectiveness in SNAP-Ed
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition education programs in promoting positive long-term health outcomes within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Members heard …
Fertilizer from Banana Peel
More than 100 billion bananas are eaten every year in the world, making them the fourth most popular agricultural product. Cathy Isom tells us about the popular fruit also known …