…affordable food and farm products. As all of us come to terms with the impact of COVID-19 and the steps we must take to slow its spread, we have seen…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
…component and we have up to $750,000 available on a one to three years grants.” The grants are most often used for supporting pilot projects, field demonstrations, as well as…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the steps that need to be taken in order…
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
…in fresh or dried arrangements. Globe thistle is heat- and drought-resistant and will grow easily in any well-drained soil. Bergenia, also commonly called Pig Squeak, simply because the leaves are…
Week in Review: Ensuring Food Safety During Pandemic and USMCA Implementation Moves Closer
…comments on Ag Order 4.0 is also approaching and the USMCA is moving toward implementation with Canada’s recent ratification. You can get all the most important agricultural news delivered right…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
With agriculture designated “critical infrastructure” by federal and state governments, the California Farm Bureau Federation reiterated its commitment to assist the state’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses during the statewide…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Easy French Bread
…Active Dry Yeast 3 lbs 12 oz Bread Flour 1 oz Salt TT Parmesan Cheese Sprinkle over Top (Optional) ~ Garlic Butter 3 Garlic Heads Pressed 1 oz White Wine…
USDA and DOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers
…families.” Background: USDA and DOL have identified nearly 20,000 H-2A and H-2B certified positions that have expiring contracts in the coming weeks. There will be workers leaving these positions who…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-18-20
…identification process. We also touch on Ag Order 4.0, almond bloom, and how the coronavirus led the U.S. Department of Transport FMSCA to suspend the hours of service rule. Tune…
Clock Still Ticking on Ag Order 4.0 Despite Pandemic
…Coast counties being called Ag Order 4.0 is sitting in a 45-day open comment period. That timeline remains unchanged with ongoing COVID-19 declarations. The San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Farm…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…and dry years – based on the crops’ ability to handle drought stress – but sorghum also holds value in terms of yield when compared to other forages. “Sorghum has…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…and children fed during closures, and USDA’s food safety inspectors ensuring the food we eat is safe, healthy, and nutritious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kJjNtYxJAQ&feature=youtu.be While USDA has moved to an enhanced telework posture…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
…FMSCA has issued nationwide relief from the hours of service rule since it was originally enacted back in 1930. “This declaration will help America’s commercial drivers get these critical goods…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-17-20
…food safety regarding COVID-19 and Canada ratifying the USMCA. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…