Deadline for 2020 consideration is June 5 DAVIS, Calif., May 14, 2020 – The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) in California has received a historic $10 million to help farmers, ranchers …
$1.2 Billion in Contracts Issued for USDA Food Box Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved $1.2 billion in contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA will be purchasing fresh produce, meat, and dairy from …
Farm System Reform Act to Phase Out Large Factory Farms by 2040
Representative Ro Khanna recently introduced a companion bill to the Farm System Reform Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation mirrors the bill that was introduced at the …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s program is COVID-19 free and is filled with stories covering trade with the UE and …
How to Spot and Get Rid of Scale on Your Garden Plants
Scale insects are nasty little plant suckers that are relatively common among indoor and outdoor plants and trees. They are also hard to spot and suck the sap from plants, …
Almond Update: New Acreage, Better Yields Fuels Big Jump in Almond Forecast
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its 2020 Subjective Almond Forecast, and it showed an over 17 percent increase in production over last season. Almond Board of California President and …
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
Like just about everyone else on planet earth, I’m real tired of hearing about Coronavirus. But it can’t be ignored. We’ve learned how to reduce our risk for contracting the …
Exciting Research to Combat Pierce’s Disease in Vineyards
The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board is involved in various different types of research projects on behalf of the industry. The PD/GWSS Board provides recommendations to the California Department of …
Fresno State Enology Building Renamed After Winery Supporter
Donald Emil Gumz was a Valley native, who like many lifelong residents, had a love and passion for the region, including Fresno State. He came from a family of grape …
Almond Matters: A Strong Crop for 2020
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, it appears that 2020 will be a strong crop year for California growers. Director of Member Relations for Blue Diamond Growers, …
Growing Chia in Your Own Home Garden
Chia has become incredibly popular due to its myriad health benefits and the sheer number of recipes the seeds can be used for. The seeds are high in Omega-3 and …
USDA Predicts Another Record Almond Crop This Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting another record almond crop for California, marking the fifth year in a row of record-breaking crop numbers. …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s citrus crop forecast, farm tech investments more than …
The California Kitchen: 3 Minute Char-Grilled Asparagus
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare 3 Minute Char-Grilled Asparagus with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 T Vegetable / Olive …