Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering irrigation tips for walnut trees when water is scarce, …
Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign
The drought in California isn’t quite fathomable to all. In efforts to showcase the harsh reality producers are experiencing, Western Growers has a new campaign called “No Water = No …
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
Producers are receiving more flexibility when it comes to prevented planting payments. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is working to make the practice of cover cropping …
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
The pests and diseases that can wreak havoc on your spinach. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve tried growing spinach before you’re plants have probably come under …
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
Industry members are working to prepare for the banning of ag burning in the San Joaquin Valley by 2025, which is expected to be an expensive process. California ports are …
Battle For the Right to Repair Bolstered with Recent Vote
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is going to become more actively engaged when comes to the right to repair. After a recent vote of 5-0, the FTC will be enhancing …
The California Kitchen: McCormick Southwestern Bison Tacos
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare McCormick Southwestern Bison Tacos with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 T Vegetable Oil 1 …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the costly process of transitioning away from ag burning, …
Challenges Hurdling Guest Worker Programs
This week lawmakers addressed border security, immigration reform and and challenges with securing a reliable farm workforce. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about the current farm guest workers program challenges …
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
Producers throughout the state are struggling to make it through the ongoing drought conditions, and dairy farmers are no exception. The lack of water has left many dairy producers having …
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Increases in First Part of 2021
Trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) paint an interesting picture for American fruits and vegetables. USDA data shows that between January and May of this year, imports …
A Few Things to Know When Caring for, and Growing, Lavender
Things you should know when caring for Lavender. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lavender fills the early-summer garden with sensory delights: beautiful purple-tone blooms atop foliage that emanates …
California Ports Break Records While Congestion Remains an Issue
California ports are experiencing significant increases in volume in 2021, with some new records being set. The Port of Los Angles reported a 27 percent year-over-year increase in June, with …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why keeping your orchard floor clean will save you …