Growing oranges can be a delicious investment to make for your property. Not only do they produce delicious fruits, but you can sell or preserve the oranges. These trees don’t …
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
An announcement that was recently made by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue detailed how the direct payments will be made to farmers and ranchers affected by COVID-19. The U.S. …
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
Area-wide treatments coordinated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have largely kept populations of glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) in check. Containment efforts on behalf of state and federal officials were …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a potential new COVID relief package titled the HEROS …
California Farmers Already ‘Bleeding Cash’ Dealing With Quick Policy Decisions
Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture leaders are urging policymakers to take more time when implementing changes. Two recent new regulations rolled out on California employers with seemingly little consultation …
Which Variety to Consider When Growing Your Own Orange Trees
There really is nothing better than home-grown oranges, straight off the tree. The citrus tree is grown in subtropical regions, but can also be grown in containers both indoors and …
HEROES Act Bill Moves Forward to the Senate
The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, known as the HEROES Act, is a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation is similar to …
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
The Sustainable, Ecological, Consistent, Uniform, Responsible, Efficient rule, known as the SECURE rule, provides updated guidelines for biotechnology regulated under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection Act. The new …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the grants that are available for planning projects and …
Direct to Consumer Not An Option For Every California Producer
When the foodservice sector all but shut down from COVID-19 stay at home recommendations, many producers around the state started selling direct to consumers through farmers’ markets and direct mail. …
CDFA Announces New Dates for Stop QIP Petition Hearing
A new date has been set for the hearing that may determine the future of the Quota Incentive Program (QIP) for dairy farmers. The California Department of Food and Agriculture …
Best Plants for Rock Gardens
If you have a beautiful rock garden you need pretty plants to accent it. Some of the best plants are low maintenance perennials that don’t mind poor soil and drought, …
Week in Review: New COVID Workers’ Compensation Rules, Another Record Year for Almonds
Governor Gavin Newsom has moved forward with plans for significant changes to the workers’ compensation system in California with regard to COVID-19. 2020 is shaping up to be another record …
The California Kitchen: Blackened Seared Ahi
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Blackened Seared Ahi with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 ~ 4oz Ahi Steaks TT …