Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Rep. Valadao questioning Vilsack’s cancelation of the Farmer’s to …
Best Starter Veggies for the Beginner Home Gardener
The best starter veggies for the beginner home gardener. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve never gardened before, but want to give it a try this year, …
Week in Review: Drought Declaration Dispute, Biden to Bolster USDA Funding
Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated there is no intention of declaring a drought emergency despite a request from lawmakers. State officials have indicated that a drought declaration is not necessary …
Central Coast Water Board Approves Ag Order 4.0
General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from Irrigated Lands, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, will officially begin to be implemented. Just prior to the deadline, the Central Coast Regional …
The California Kitchen: Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Rack Pork …
Ag Byproducts Proving to Be Immensely Popular As Dairy Feed
A recent survey of California dairies provides some context for how popular ag byproducts are as a feed for dairy cows. Using information from the California Department of Food and …
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box program will soon be coming to an end. Launched by the Trump administration law year, the program has since …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how USDA plans to help California’s water needs after …
Still Time to Submit Comment on Farmer-and Rancher-Led Climate Solutions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comment on a recent draft report on Farmer and Rancher Led Climate Solutions. CDFA held multiple stakeholder meetings back …
What to Plant and More Importantly What Not to Plant Right Now
What to plant now, and more importantly what not to plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Seeds germinate based on the soil temperature at the seed level. If …
USDA Investing More Than $330 Million in Pandemic Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving forward with the implementation of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program. USDA has made more than $330 million available to food supply …
Prop 65 Preliminary Injunction ‘A Big Victory’ for Business Community
A recent decision pertaining to Proposition 65 is being described as a win for California’s business community. The case centers around acrylamide and the need for Prop 65 warnings on …
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated there is no intention of declaring a drought emergency despite a request from lawmakers. Nearly a dozen legislators sent a letter to Governor Newsom detailing …