After a rather dry start to the water year, storm weather on the horizon should bring some much-needed snow to California. Rain and snowfall in many areas of California over …
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pertaining to animal biotech authority is creating some confusion. Assistant Secretary for Health and Head of the Public Health Service at the U.S. Department of …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering potential trade changes with Biden now in office, unauthorized …
Look Out for Paperwork with Unauthorized Cal/OSHA Letterhead
Industry members are being advised to watch out for misleading paperwork coming in the mail. The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) has been notified that companies have been sending …
Gardening Trends for You Think About Digging into This Year
Some gardening trends to dig into this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. 2020 will certainly go down in history for many reasons, including gardening. According to …
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
The recent budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom has raised concern among industry members in relation to mill assessments. California currently assesses a fee of 21 mills, or 2.1 cents …
Week in Review: Relief Provided in PPP Revision, FARMER Funding Increased in Budget
Some key changes were made to the Paycheck Protection Program under the most recent COVID relief package. The deadline to make any further Ag Order 4.0 revisions is quickly approaching. …
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is establishing a new innovation accelerator to help the wine industry meet new challenges. The effort is known as Sonoma VITS (Vineyard Innovation Through Science). It …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how to conduct business virtually at this year’s World …
#StillFarming Campaign Expanded to Help Address Food Insecurity
The #StillFarming campaign is expanding to help address food insecurity. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) originally created the #StillFarming social media campaign to help strengthen consumer confidence in the …
Treating the Plant Pathogen Verticillium Wilt Naturally
Common plant pathogens and how to treat them naturally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re familiar with verticillium wilt and various leaf blights, then you’ve already …
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
Blueberry growers were at odds at the most recent U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing. The issue centers on the impact that imports are having on the U.S. industry. Two …
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on January 20 on the West side of the U.S. Capitol. Kamala Devi Harris was …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering pollination planning as bloom quickly approaches, researchers investigating potential …