Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor Hillman hosts today’s show. Bloom is unofficially kicking off this week for several crops including almonds. We have a …
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
Participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol may provide some added benefits for growers moving forward. The program sets sustainability standards for cotton growers and provides measurable data on stewardship …
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded more than $2 million for nutrient management projects. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is awarding $2.18 million dollars …
Exotic, Peculiar Looking Melon with a Unique Flavor
An exotic and peculiar looking melon with a unique flavor that you can grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Kiwano Melon has a …
Week in Review: Snowpack Below Average, Wineries Face Statewide Wastewater Rule
California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. A new set of winery wastewater guidelines will be imposed on …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a study showing rural residents are more vulnerable to …
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
California has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Denmark focused on climate solutions within the dairy sector. The MOU signed by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries …
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings this month to look at climate change solutions in agriculture. CDFA hopes to hear from …
What Americans will be Eating by the BILLIONS During the Big Game
What Americans will be eating by the BILLIONS during the big game this weekend. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If there is one thing that the pandemic …
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
Organic produce sales experienced significant overall growth in 2020, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners. The 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report shows that …
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, storms that came through California brought much-needed rainfall to much of the state. Two days of wet weather brought multiple inches …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the DWR’s second snow survey showing snowpack increase, World …
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
A new set of winery wastewater guidelines will be imposed on a statewide basis. The State Water Resources Control Board recently adopted a general order regulating how wastewater will be …
Almond Update: Non-conventional Drying Focus of Next Training Tuesday
Alternative harvesting is the focus of the next Training Tuesday put on by the Almond Board of California. Food Research and Technology Associate Director Guangwei Huang said the webinar will focus on …