Some lawmakers are looking to revive the country-of-origin labeling requirement, known as COOL. Repealed three years ago, the law required beef and pork products to be labeled with their origin. …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the new features at this year’s PMA Foodservice Conference, …
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
Strawberry producers will have some new varieties to help increase yields and fruit quality this fall. UC Davis’s Public Strawberry Breeding Program announced the release of five new strawberry varieties after several year’s …
Value of Dairy Exports Highest in Four Years
According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, it appears that the total value of American dairy exports reached a four-year high in May at nearly $540 million. Analysts attribute the …
Easiest Mushrooms for Growing at Home
If you are looking to ear a bit of money, Cathy Isom gives you a list of the easiest mushrooms for growing at home. That’s coming up on This Land …
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Hawaiian Luau Slaw
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pineapple Hawaiian Luau Slaw with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Cabbage2 C Purple …
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence made a stop in the San Joaquin Valley to highlight the benefits of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urged the agricultural industry to encourage …
EPA Registers Long-Term Uses of Sulfoxaflor While Ensuring Strong Pollinator Protection
Registration provides benefits to growers and is supported by strong science that shows minimal risks for pollinators WASHINGTON (EPA) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a long-term …
Pesticide Drift Incidents Create Potential for More Regulation
Two pesticide drift incidents during the month of June resulted in dozens of farm workers being exposed in Fresno and Tulare Counties. The agricultural commissioners for both counties are continuing …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-12-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to the Central Valley …
The Western View: Buffalo Bill Center Covers the West
Cody, Wyoming is a town I’ve always wanted to visit, but the chance just hadn’t come up. I had various reasons for going there; the first is the Buffalo Bill …
Plants That Grow Best in the Shade
To have a complete garden, you need herbs. Some of these do not do well in the full sun. Cathy Isom gives you some plants that grow best in the …
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Income-over-feed margin for May triggers fifth payment for 2019 WASHINGTON, (USDA/FSA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on …
Almond Matters: Preventing Ant Damage in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, there are different strategies growers implement to prevent ant damage in orchards. Several factors come into play when approaching ant management, …