State and local agencies are continuing to work to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). With SGMA’s far-reaching implications, Ph.D. Candidate at UC Merced, Vicky Espinoza has created a …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the industry’s reaction to the Gov. endorsement of Prop. …
The California Kitchen: Chili Infused Tofu
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Chili Infused Tofu with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Marinade 1 LB Firm Tofu 2 …
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
Governor Gavin Newsom has endorsed Proposition 15 which will appear on the ballot come November. Proposition 15 is a split-roll tax initiative that would reassess and raise taxes on commercial …
Farmer Plants Sunflowers as an Uplift During Pandemic
How a Wisconsin farmer decided to cheer everyone up during the Pandemic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Scott Thompson and his family have been farming for 70 …
Working Together: Flexible Marketing Capitalizes on Pandemic Baking
When COVID-19 restrictions kept everyone at home and closed restaurants, a lot of consumers rediscovered baking. The California Walnut Board and Commission, like many other organizations, saw the need to …
Leafy Greens Safety Remains Priority as Fall Production Moves to AZ
Leafy greens safety remains the top priority for the industry as the Fall transition approaches. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has issued a guidance document detailing the efforts …
Farmers.gov Update Enables More Business to Be Conducted Online
Another update to the farmers.gov online resource will now allow users to conduct more business with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Any farmers and …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories an including an exclusive interview with the World Ag Expo …
HLB Solution Could Be Available in Three Years
University of California, Riverside (UCR) scientist Hailing Jin believes she has found a substance capable of controlling the deadly citrus greening disease known as huanglongbing (HLB). The potential cure Jin …
State Helps Supply Ag Industry with Much Needed N95 Respirators
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been instrumental in helping farmers and ranchers acquire N95 respirators. CDFA has been distributing the respirators to agricultural commissioners throughout the …
Fall Planting Prepares Your Garden for Spring
What you should plant in the fall to get ready for spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Autumn is the perfect time to plant bulbs, perennials, and …
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to Support Scientific Research
COVID-19 Rapid Response funding opportunities are being made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). The agency has awarded nearly $14 million in …
2021 World Ag Expo Officially Canceled Because of Pandemic
The 2021 World Ag Expo has officially been canceled due to the issues presented by COVID-19. It will mark the first time the event will not be held since its …