…financing plan consists of $424 million in support from a variety of sources. Funding will be provided by Friant-Kern Canal contractors, the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency, the San Joaquin…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the role of USDA and carbon credit markets, why…
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
There are a number of factors to consider when declaring a state of emergency. After a dry water year, little to zero water allocations, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declaring drought…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…the state legislature for providing on-the ground technical assistance to small-scale and socially disadvantaged farmers,” CAFF Executive Director Paul Towers said in a press release. “This investment will make farmers…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
…tools to mitigate these issues include education, advocacy, and engagement. Known to many as ‘Almond Girl Jenny,’ Jenny Holtermann has been using these tools for a number of years working…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Rep. Valadao questioning Vilsack’s cancelation of the Farmer’s to…
Best Starter Veggies for the Beginner Home Gardener
The best starter veggies for the beginner home gardener. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve never gardened before, but want to give it a try this year,…
Central Coast Water Board Approves Ag Order 4.0
General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from Irrigated Lands, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, will officially begin to be implemented. Just prior to the deadline, the Central Coast Regional…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what…
Ag Byproducts Proving to Be Immensely Popular As Dairy Feed
…dried distiller grains, canola, wheat straw, liquid whey, soybean meal, and whole cottonseed. However, almond hulls are far and away the most common. “They’re readily available and they’re fairly economical….
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box program will soon be coming to an end. Launched by the Trump administration law year, the program has since…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how USDA plans to help California’s water needs after…
Still Time to Submit Comment on Farmer-and Rancher-Led Climate Solutions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comment on a recent draft report on Farmer and Rancher Led Climate Solutions. CDFA held multiple stakeholder meetings back…
What to Plant and More Importantly What Not to Plant Right Now
What to plant now, and more importantly what not to plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Seeds germinate based on the soil temperature at the seed level. If…