…with those who will be impacted. Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said the paid sick leave and worker’s compensation changes in regards to the coronavirus are good examples of…
HEROES Act Bill Moves Forward to the Senate
…the agricultural relief provisions, many others need work,” House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway said in a press release. “The President and the Senate have both rightly said…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the grants that are available for planning projects and…
Direct to Consumer Not An Option For Every California Producer
…Lemon grower Will Piddcuk said that’s a great idea, but a lot of operations aren’t designed to work like that. Pidduck said the decline in lemon sales is drastic and other…
Best Plants for Rock Gardens
…but will need some good drainage. Euphorbia is one that comes to mind. This amazing family of succulents comes in a seemingly endless selection of shapes, sizes, and colors. Or,…
CDFA Announces New Dates for Stop QIP Petition Hearing
…for the immediate termination of the state’s QIP. The issue was originally meant to be heard in March, then it was pushed to April, and was postponed again because of…
The California Kitchen: Blackened Seared Ahi
…S+P 2 T Cajun Spice 2 T Dry Chive 2 T Lemon Pepper The California Kitchen: Blackened Seared Ahi For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Revised Budget Features Significant Cuts to Close $54 Billion Deficit
…massive job losses and shortfalls in record time. This budget reflects that emergency.” While the Governor pointed out safe drinking water and wildfire preparedness as being funding priorities, the revised…
Regional Conversation Partnership Program Applications Accepted Through May 29
…the California Rice Commission. More than $5 million in support is being provided for implementing wildlife practices to increase the nesting value of rice lands for wetland-dependent birds in the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering smoke exposure research getting some funding, how weather conditions…
How to Keep an Indoor Plant Alive
…and how to recognize the warning signs that something is out of whack if you’re doing it wrong. Although this sounds simple, it does take a bit of practice to…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
…helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners expand stewardship activities and receive payments for both their existing conservation work and new enhancements they undertake. Enhancements are available to help with soil…
$1.2 Billion in Contracts Issued for USDA Food Box Program
…both food distributors and non-profit organizations. Within days, the Farmers to Families Food Box Program will begin distributing surplus food, while safeguarding food safety techniques, to communities across the country…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-14-20
…China, the almond 2020 forecast, research to combat Pierce’s Disease in vineyards and how the availability of biological solutions for agribusiness is improving. Tune in to the show for these…