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 …
Growing Matters: Knowing Your Surroundings When Applying Product
As the 2020 growing season progresses, the Growing Matters Coalition is reminding farmers and applicators about knowing their surroundings when applying pesticides. Tim Joseph of Landis International representing Mitsui Chemicals …
Call to Examine Market Concentration in the Meatpacking Industry
Concerns have been raised in recent weeks related to the market concentration of the meatpacking industry. In a letter addressed to the U.S. Attorney General William Barr, the attorneys general …
California Citrus Forecast Unchanged, Just Below Last Season
The United States Department of Agriculture‘s California citrus numbers remain unchanged from last month. The National Agricultural Statistics Service‘s Bill Curtis announced May’s Citrus Crop Forecast. All of the data …
Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
The California Cattle Council (CCC) is working with the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) to launch a project called Resilience 2020, as a means of reassuring consumers that California ranchers are …
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
A group of more than 70 agricultural organizations is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to bring about more certainty for California’s water supply. The coalition is urging the Newsom Administration to …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how farmers can participate in the Farm to Family …