Several Congressional leaders sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom expressing disappointment in the decision to issue an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) for long-term operations of the State Water Project. …
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting the most critical areas for supporting through the stimulus funding. …
American Livestock Production Sets the Standard for Environmental Impact
There is a lot of conversation about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from animal agriculture, however, the U.S. is a global leader when it comes to the environmental impact of livestock …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering NRCS’ On-Farm Trials that take a look at holistic …
The California Kitchen: Oven Roasted Hashbrowns
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to bake Oven Roasted Hashbrowns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Idaho Potatoes Skin On TT Garlic …
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
It seems Governor Newsom has found a way to outfox the Feds. Unfortunately, it further reduces the amount of water that goes to California’s Farmers. This all began some years …
Plant a Fruit Tree-Reduce Stress and Store Trips
Times, they are changing. Cathy Isom has what you can plant to reduce stress and the number of trips to the store. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
A significant number of industry groups are seeking financial relief for the produce supply chain through a comprehensive Produce Market Stabilization Program. Nearly 90 industry organizations representing a variety of …
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
In a recent announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), Friant Division contractors will be receiving an increased water allocation. USBR has doubled the Class 1 allocation to 40 …
Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust Aims to Help Ag
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has established the Farmer Relief Fund as a way to help producers who are struggling with the conditions created by COVID-19. Initially launched on March 24, …
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
The COVID-19 pandemic has much of the California population staying home in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus. Across the state, many grocery stores have had shelves …
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
The first On-Farm Trial in California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking at the collective impact soil health practices can have on orchard …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how employers are adjusting to COVID-19 issues, how the …
Almost Impossible to Kill Houseplants
Cathy Isom fills you in about just a few houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Even if you don’t have the …