We can buy organic food in many more stores today, but supplies are not keeping up with the demand. Gary Crawford has this report.
Conserving Water in California
Energy Department Assists with Conserving Water in California by John Coggin, Communications Specialist, Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program Energy and water are strongly interdependent in the U.S. economy. Electricity generation requires water, and …
Organic Dairies Straining to Meet Consumer Demand
Consumer demand for organic dairy products is outstripping the ability of organic dairy companies to provide them. Gary Crawford has more.
Treatments to Begin for the Japanese Beetle
CDFA is scheduled to begin treatments this month for two Japanese beetle infestations in California, in the Carmichael-area of Sacramento County and in the Bay Area community of Sunnyvale. The …
National Beer Day
It was on this day, back in 1933 that President Franklin Roosevelt took the first step toward ending Prohibition. Cathy Isom tells us more about celebrating one of the world’s …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 7
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
Everett Griner talks about the USDA outlook report for 2016 in today’s Agri View.
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Coulis with Gorgonzola Blue Oxtail Osso Bucco
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Raspberry Coulis with Gorgonzola Blue Oxtail Osso Bucco with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need:
Fresh Citrus for California Food Banks
Citrus Stride raises tons of fresh citrus for California food banks California Citrus Mutual host the first ever “Citrus Stride”. A one-mile walk around the State Capitol in support of food …
Next Steps Towards Mechanized And Robotic Harvesting?
What are some of the new technologies under development to improve efficiency and safety in harvesting tree and produce crops? Rod Bain reports.
Groups of Farmers May Now Join Together for Good Ag. Practices Certification
If you are a farmer wanting to be certified in USDA’s Good Agricultural Practices program, you may be able to join with your fellow producers in your area in getting …
The Western View: Carbon Farming
Farmers know the value of organic matter, especially those working in the sand and clay soils of the central valley.
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
USDA Awards $6.6 Million in Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $6.6 million for research focused on improving animal nutrition and growth. These awards …
Aquaculture Research
USDA Announces $1.2 Million in Available Funding for Aquaculture Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced more than $1.2 million in available funding to support the development of …