The University of California Cooperative Extension recently hosted a walnut pruning trial field day at Castle Farms near Atwater. Attendees were shown some of the progress that has been made …
Almond Matters: Industry Trends and Concerns
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., Burchell Nursery product development and plant breeder John Slaughter provides insight on some of the trends and concerns for the …
USDA Backs Off on Organic Checkoff Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would not be pursuing an organic checkoff program which would have funded research and marketing for organic produce. The decision to …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-16-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Celebrating National Love a Tree Day
It is time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to celebrate all the wonderful things about trees today. That’s coming up …
Proposed Tariff Hearings Underway in Washington
Hearings are underway in Washington, D.C. on a proposed list of Chinese products the U.S. has targeted with 25 percent tariff. The three-day event features testimony from more than 100 …
Trump Exploring Exports Under RFS, Scaling Back Hardship Waivers, E15 Sales
The Trump Administration will scale back hardship waivers under the Renewable Fuel Standard, according to Reuters. A source tells Reuters that the move includes counting ethanol exports towards biofuel usage …
OTA Comments on USDA Halting Organic Checkoff Proposal
The Department of Agriculture has stopped consideration of a national organic checkoff program. The Agricultural Marketing Service published the proposal this week to terminate the rulemaking for the organic checkoff. …
Farmers Union Urges USDA to Proactively Address Farm Suicide Crisis
The National Farmers Union says many farmers and ranchers are coping with alarming levels of stress, and that farmers and ranchers commit suicide at a rate five times that of …
Equipment Sales Sluggish, but Positive
The latest monthly tractor and combine sales report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows increased combine sales. U.S. retail sales of combines jumped almost 59 percent last month, compared …
Agri View: Expanding Beef Exports to Japan
Everett Griner talks about beef exports to Japan in today’s Agri View. Everett explains how the exports of beef to Japan grew last year and what consumer groups are targeting …
The California Kitchen: Thai Peanut Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Thai Peanut Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Peanut Butter 3 T …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-15-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Strawberry growers on the Central Coast said their plants are healthier than ever. Could it be …
Celebrating National Asparagus Month
Cathy Isom has some great cooking, and healthy, ideas about celebrating a favorite springtime green veggie. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. May is National Asparagus Month. These …