The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced additional coronavirus relief is on the way for farmers and ranchers. Additional aid will be provided through the existing Coronavirus Food Assistance…
Almond Update: Spider Mites the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
…treat only when necessary. Listen to Haviland’s full interview. Almond Update: Spider Mites the Focus of Next Training Tuesday Register for the ‘How to Combat Webspinning Mites’ at Almonds.com. The training runs…
The Western View: Really, It’s April Fool’s Day
It’s been around a long time, and it seems destined to stick around, so if you don’t like April Fool’s Day, you better stay home today. It’s the day for…
Herb and House Plant Varieties to Grow Hydroponically
Some easy herb and house plant varieties to grow hydroponically. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Tou Chou from Pixabay If you’d like to try the…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
The California water futures market may not be the economic tool that supporters are suggesting. No actual water changes hands through the futures market, but it offers an economic opportunity…
Rabobank Report: Pork Supply Chain Faces Challenges with Prop 12
A recent Rabobank report details some of the complications facing the pork industry in relation to California’s Proposition 12. Approved by voters in 2018, Prop 12 prohibits the sale of…
The California Kitchen: Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole
Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 oz Guajillo…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
The Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act of 2021, known as the HAULS Act has been reintroduced in Congress. A bipartisan group of senators reintroduced the legislation aimed at…
Report Highlights Concerns About Food System Concentration
Food system concentration was highlighted early-on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Breakdowns in the food supply chain exposed areas that can be improved and emphasized the effects of consolidation within the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID testing standards still confusing to follow, public investment…
Getting Started Growing Houseplants Hydroponically
How to get started growing houseplants hydroponically. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a handful of herbs and houseplants that can grow hydroponically, meaning they can survive…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition is calling for action on behalf of the U.S. Senate in regard to agriculture labor. In a letter sent to Senate leadership, the coalition highlights the…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
A new report details the critical importance of investing in agricultural research. The “Benefits of Increased U.S. Public Investment in Agricultural Research” report shows that public spending has been relatively…
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has provided data showing that the meat sector has proven to be successful in mitigating the impact of COVID-19. Infection rates of meat and…