…combine acreage in one county that does not qualify for enterprise units with crop acreage in another county that does qualify. The option offers flexibility and a low-cost option for…
Citrus Research Board to Employ Dogs to Detect HLB
A dog trains in the field to detect the scent of HLB. Photo courtesy of Pepe Peruyero, J & K Canine Academy The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is looking to…
A Vegetable with a Crunchy, Peppery Zing
Cathy Isom lets us know about the vegetable with a crunchy and peppery zing that will give you a continuous harvest all summer long. That’s coming up on This Land…
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
…rural prosperity, and strengthening stewardship of private lands efficiently, effectively, and with integrity.” “The Census shows new data that can be compared to previous censuses for insights into agricultural trends…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Vietnam’s Ban on the Importation of Glyphosate
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) that Vietnam will ban the importation…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the Green New Deal, how almond industry…
Almond Update: Industry Standards Led to Produce Safety Rule Discretion
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
How to Harvest Your Homegrown Dill
Cathy Isom continues her series on dill with these tips about how to harvest your very own homegrown dill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Harvest…
Second Largest Final Grape Crush Report in Nearly A Decade
…be rescheduled because of the lapse in federal funding caused by the government shutdown. NASS was unable to collect any information during the lapse. The April 10 report, available through…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease Now Detected in Arizona
…all these communities because they also do not want this disease,” said Jones. “One of our mitigation things is to keep that relationship up because we will never get rid…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…Almond Board of California (ABC) has been working with growers for a number of years through a sustainability initiative. “CASP, or the California Almond Sustainability Program is actually coming up…
The Basque Sheepherders in the West
…Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Image credit: Basque festival in Winnemucca, NV/by Ken Lundhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/kenlund/537847850/, CC BY-SA 2.0, Link Sponsored Content Parka Helps California Citrus…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-10-19
…that come with it, California Farm Bureau’s roadshow making a pitstop in Sonoma County, how individual efforts in sustainable ag practices are collectively helping the overall almond industry and how…
E&J Gallo Acquires Several Constellation Wine Brands for $1.7 Billion
…located in California in Madera, Lodi, Geyserville and Templeton. Based in Modesto, Gallo has remained a family-owned company since it was established in 1933. “While we continue to invest in…