Farm groups that represent millions of farmers and ranchers across the country are forming a new coalition called Farmers for a Sustainable Future. Several of the industry leads voiced their…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how beauty is shaping the way almonds are marketed…
Almond Update: Beauty Messaging Dominates Korea, Japan Marketing
It’s said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that is especially true in some Asian almond markets. Koreans deeply value beauty. So much so that they…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…nearly 70 percent,” said President Trump. “With today’s actions, we will help bring farmland back to life.” President Trump also highlighted the other recent developments that should help farmers moving…
California Agriculture Absent from State of the State
…in earnings and 1.5 million jobs in 2018, the agricultural industry was left out as Newsom touted the strength of the California economy. “We remain the fifth largest economy in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-19-20
We have a lot in today’s show, starting off with something that President Trump and Governor Newsome will both probably touch on today in their public addresses and that is…
USDA Selects 30 Future Agricultural Leaders
…briefing and discussion of career opportunities with agriculture leaders in academics, government, and industry. For more information visit www.USDA.gov. The National Association of Farm Broadcasters contributed to this report. Listen…
Pine Needle Uses Around the Home and Garden
Cathy Isom reviews some of the different ways for pine needle uses around the farm, home and in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pine Needle…
Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup is Feb. 28
…has 22 million acres enrolled, but the 2018 Farm Bill lifted the cap to 27 million acres. Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the largest private-lands conservation…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-18-20
…2018, but that doesn’t mean supply is decreasing. Brian German has an update on the “Stop the Rot” project for onion growers, a report on the cotton production forecast, and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how the late-season cold front allowed Central Valley citrus…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering one way to avoid WJTD by sending trees into…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…Her job as a district conservationist has given her a wide array of experiences with vineyards, orchards, forestland, organics, urban farming and other specialty crops in Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, Napa,…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…Vang Thao’s Farm with UCCE Fresno and Sun-Maid. Duvall noted that it was great to meet with Central Valley farmers and hear about their concerns and see first-hand how area…