Statement of Secretary Perdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hailed the passage of the 2019 Farm Bill. The House of Representatives approved the conference report on the bill this …
Almond Matters: Weed Control Programs Starting Earlier This Year
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, orchard weed control programs are beginning a little earlier than last year thanks to the recent set of storms that came …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-12-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Sponsored Content Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
2018 Farm Bill Conference Report Released, Members, Officials and Associations Comment
On Monday, after the House and Senate Ag Committee leaders finished signing their names they released the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report. The two-year long process of proposals and compromise …
Better Traceability Needs Industry-Wide Movement
There already is a system to improve traceability from farm to fork, but it isn’t a requirement. Tracking a product from the consumer back to where it was grown is a hot …
Harvesting Homegrown Christmas Trees
Cathy Isom has taken us through each step of raising Christmas trees. In this program she gives us a few great pointers on how to harvest a Christmas tree. That’s …
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
At a time of declining commodity prices, trade disputes and regulatory uncertainty, the California Farm Bureau Federation endorsed the federal farm bill adopted today by the U.S. Senate, and urged …
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a new draft of the Waters of the United State rule, known as the WOTUS rule, that seeks …
The California Kitchen: French Tapenade
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing French Tapenade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2 C Olives1/4 C Shallots1/4 C Cilantro1.5 …
Storms Bring Significant Snow and Higher Likelihood of El Nino System
A series of storm systems that began around Thanksgiving produced several feet of snow in mountain areas throughout the state, further indicating the likelihood of an El Nino system coming …
EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) are proposing a clear, understandable, and implementable definition of “waters of the United States” that clarifies federal …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-11-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Sponsored Content Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Self-Fertile Almond Varieties Starting to Show Characteristics
Self-fertile almond varieties are becoming more popular as time goes on and the more the industry produces. Independence is the most popular self-fertile variety in the industry with enough time and …
NCBA to Congress: Vote “Yes” to Get 2018 Farm Bill Across the Finish Line
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2018 Farm Bill conference report: “The release of the Farm Bill …