The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released new plans for addressing leafy greens food safety to help strengthen efforts to mitigate foodborne illness. In response to the repeated …
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farming incentives through the provision of technical and financial assistance to make improvements in agricultural operations that help address air quality. The …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the upcoming Tractor Train-the-Trainer workshops across the valley, more …
DPR Takes Enforcement Action on Coastal Grower
A random sampling at a grocery store leads to enforcement for a coastal grower. The Department of Pesticide Regulation has fined a small Central Coast grower $15,000, destroyed four tons …
Common Mistakes for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
Continuing her series, Cathy Isom reviews some common mistakes for growing tomatoes in containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing tomatoes in containers can be incredibly rewarding …
Week in Review: Citrus Gets A Break from Tariffs and Hemp Rule Flexibility
The top stories this week shine a light on the truth about animal agriculture and emissions, as well as what the USDA is expecting for hemp testing compliance. Other highlights …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an overview of the current citrus season with California …
Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
Cathy Isom has some informative information about the different types, as well as some tips for growing tomatoes in containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing tomatoes …
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-05-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how to apply for CDFA’s Healthy Soils Program, Secretary …
Applications Being Accepted for Updated Healthy Soils Program
Applications are now being accepted for the updated Healthy Soils Program. Approximately $25 million dollars is being made available for this round of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s …
Almond Update: Yearly Middle East Trip Strengthens Key and Emerging Markets
The Almond Board of California makes a yearly trip to India and the United Arab Emirates to meet with several trade partners in the region. This year, the Almond Board …
The Western View: Farmers Get the Pork Into the Barrel
Agriculture has always been the base of American society. It was just as important to the Indigenous people that developed corn and squash crops as it was to the newcomers, …
CA Rep. Costa Drills Perdue on Trade During House Ag Committee Hearing
During the most recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue testified on the State of the Rural Economy. It was a full committee hearing with members from across …