Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering clarification surrounding sick time leave as well as a …
Western View: Why So Much For Gasoline?
Last week, some of California’s state legislators made a discovery. They found out that California drivers are paying as much as a dollar a gallon more for their gasoline – …
Storms Pile On Snowpack, Big Boost for Southern Sierras
Snowpack totals jumped considerably after two storms rolled through California. Last Friday, February 1, snowpack sensors estimated the snow water equivalent for the state at 98 percent of the historical average and …
Recent U.S., China Talks Provide Hope for Trade Resolution
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said last week’s trade talks between President Trump and Chinese officials were in, “good spirit.” Progress can still be made but a letter delivered by China’s Vice-Premier …
Further Confusion Surrounding Sick Leave Time
The amount of sick-leave time that needs to be provided by employers with 26 or more employees has been reduced to 28.5 hours, coinciding with the updated workday requirements being …
2019 Growth Energy Annual Ethanol Conference Rides the California Waves
The sunny skies, warm weather and sandy beaches weren’t the only reason why Growth Energy, who is the leading biofuel trade association in the country, picked California’s coast as its …
February Vegetable Garden Checklist
Cathy Isom has some great tips for you about getting your February Garden checklist in order. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Now that we are one month …
Groups Comment on State of the Union Address
Source: USDA U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump provided a unifying, hopeful vision for …
China Makes Another Significant Soybean Purchase
China made a pledge to make another significant soybean purchase at a recent meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials. China’s Vice Premier and lead trade negotiator Liu He made the …
California to Receive Significant Amount of Trade Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarding $200 million to 57 different organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP). The program is intended to enhance further expansion …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Wet, Cloudy Early Winter Should Benefit Pistachios On Off Year
The cloudy and wet winter so far is good news for pistachio chilling hours. Three things much of valleys have seen so far during the winter months is precipitation, fog and cloudy …
Lawmakers Get Updated on Organic Industry Needs
Lawmakers in Congress are getting a thorough update on the needs and concerns of the organic industry this week. More than 20 farmer-members from the Organic Trade Association’s Farmers Advisory …
Gardeners Preserving with a Pressure Canner
We all have had this issue. What to do with all of the vegetables our garden produces. Cathy Isom explains why home gardeners should consider investing in a pressure canner. …