Food system concentration was highlighted early-on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Breakdowns in the food supply chain exposed areas that can be improved and emphasized the effects of consolidation within the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID testing standards still confusing to follow, public investment…
Getting Started Growing Houseplants Hydroponically
How to get started growing houseplants hydroponically. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a handful of herbs and houseplants that can grow hydroponically, meaning they can survive…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…in acquiring enough labor to keep up with production. The group asserts that agriculture labor reform would bring much-needed stability to the industry. California Farm Bureau Federation, National Milk Producers…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
A new report details the critical importance of investing in agricultural research. The “Benefits of Increased U.S. Public Investment in Agricultural Research” report shows that public spending has been relatively…
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has provided data showing that the meat sector has proven to be successful in mitigating the impact of COVID-19. Infection rates of meat and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California farmers adjusting to the dramatic increase to the…
California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate
California farm employers with H-2A workers are now paying the third-highest wage rate in the country. The Adverse Effect Wage Rate was increased nine percent to a total of $16.05…
Zero-Maintenance Method for Growing Houseplants
A zero-maintenance method for growing houseplants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are no-soil and zero maintenance methods for anyone wanting to grow houseplants… growing them hydroponically. And, there…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s adjustment to the flat fee mill assessment and…
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
…17 Cooperative Extension farm advisors and specialists, as well as a pomology professor from Fresno State, and also incorporates input from growers. Listen to the radio report below. New California…
Things to Be Planted Now to Kick-Off Spring Gardening
Things you should be planting right now to kick off spring gardening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether you’re dabbling with cool-annuals or want to start a veggie…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
The Department of Water Resources has reduced the allocation for the State Water Project from 10 to five percent. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
A coalition of agricultural groups has expressed concerns related to Mexico’s trade actions. A letter recently sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai details challenges…