The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced several new and extended contracts as part of the agency’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA has approved up to $1.27 …
Regulation Development A Lot Like ‘Sausage Making’
Typically, the process for regulation development involves a significant amount of time and compromise between varying interests. Stakeholders of all kinds do their best to communicate with regulatory agencies in …
What to Cross Off Your Gardening To-Do List This Month
What to cross off your gardening to do list this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Depending on your hardiness zone, July might be a good time …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering sudden vine collapse and the recent findings of the …
New Herbicide Available to Rice Growers This Year
A new herbicide has been made available for California rice growers this year. University of California Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer and Sacramento Counties Whitney Brim-Deforest described what …
COVID-19 Farm Survey Open Until July 10
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is asking for feedback from the agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers are being …
Week in Review: Split Roll Tax Concerns, Avoiding Paid Leave Penalties
Industry groups are expressing serious concerns about the split roll tax initiative that will be appearing on the November ballot. Agricultural employers are advised to thoroughly understand and adhere to …
Plants That Have No Problem Standing Up to Summer Heat
Some plants that have no problem standing up to summer heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even on the hottest summer days there are many flowers and …
The California Kitchen: Caesar Dressing Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Caesar Dressing Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped 1 …
NCC Efforts to Add Pima Cotton to CFAP
The National Cotton Council (NCC) has also taken action to help expand the coverage of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As the U.S. Department of Agriculture reviews and updates …
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
China recently implemented coronavirus restrictions on agricultural products, requiring exporters to sign documents guaranteeing that any products are free of COVID-19. Chinese Customs is now requiring a Letter of Undertaking …
Split Roll Tax Initiative Will Have Substantial Impact on Agriculture
Agricultural groups have serious concerns as it pertains to the split roll tax initiative that will be appearing on the November ballot. If the measure is passed it will make …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California representatives reacting to the implementation of the USMCA, …
Almond Update: New Website Designed For The Industry
California’s almond industry has a new redesigned online resource. The Almond Board of California gave its website a makeover to better serve the industry and increase visitor’s experiences. ABC’s Senior Manager, Industry Relations …