…have to be sacrificed to assist small farms meet with compliance requirements. “How do we work with small farms, so that they can be profitable, so that they can invest…
Beginning Gardener Vegetable Garden Layouts
Cathy Isom tells you about some brilliant vegetable garden layout ideas for beginning gardener. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beginning Gardener Vegetable Garden Layouts Growing vegetables at…
Reaction from Industry on President Signing Disaster Relief Package
…and flooding that has led to the worst planting season on record for many commodities. Many farmers have faced near-complete losses, and this measure will help us weather the storm….
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
On The Fritz, Brown Ale Temblor Brewing Company Schmidt socializing with attendees Hundreds came through Temblor Brewing for the release party A simple phrase that read ‘Almond Beer’, written down…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Brian German. In today’s show we hear about a potential change to paid sick leave that’s moving…
Delay in E&J Gallo Acquisition of Constellation Brands
…Winery, additional information and documents have been requested from both companies. When the deal was initially announced back in April, the transaction was projected to be completed by the end of…
AB 555 Has Legs and Needs Attention
…for employers. “AB 555 does three important things,” AgSafe President and CEO Amy Wolfe said. “It would transition mandatory paid sick leave from three days to five days, allow employees…
USDA Proposes New Regulations for Animal Diagnostic Labs
…the regulations that dictate how laboratories are approved to perform official testing and how those agencies remain approved. The proposed rule is available for public comment through Monday, July 29. The details…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-05-19
…what’s going on with export markets. In California news, there’s a new Integrated Pest Management model available which takes a more systems-oriented approach and the California Rice Commission provides an…
Almond Matters: Increased Alternaria Pressure Likely After Wet Spring
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the late spring rains may cause increased Alternaria pressure this year. Even in orchards that do not have a history of…
Drones to Light Up State Fair
Courtesy California State Fair The California State Fair has partnered with Dish to bring a series of innovative and exciting Drone Light Shows by Great Lakes Drone Company (GLDC) to…
Nearly Half of Annual Water Use Reports Still Need to be Filed
…an enforcement action, or potentially minimize any penalty assessed by the Board. Anyone that may require assistance in filing the report, is encouraged to contact the Board’s Division of Water…
Wild Plants That Make the Best Teas
…very aromatic. If it’s got a square stalk and smells minty, then you’ve likely got some good tea. Stinging Nettle Stinging nettle, though painful to come into contact with, is…
Senate Committee Educated on Livestock Emissions
…to livestock and emission levels at the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry hearing on Climate Change and the Agriculture Sector. “U.S. livestock has shown astonishing progress economically…