Every year, California Farm Bureau hosts a day at the State Capitol dedicated to agriculture. This year’s event is on March 23, and will be held virtually for all Farm…
DWR Releases Groundwater Document Seeking Public Comment
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently released the draft California’s Groundwater report and has opened the public comment period. The document details the condition of the state’s groundwater supplies. Technical information…
Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms
The color-changing flowers that is just what your garden needs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peach Lemonade Roses Pinterest““““““““““““““ When it comes to roses, you can find varieties…
Ag Groups Challenge Additional $4 an Hour ‘Hero Pay’
A group of agricultural organizations is challenging the “hero pay” ordinance that was recently passed by the Coachella City Council. Western Growers, the California Fresh Fruit Association, and Growing Coachella…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the need for Senate action on the Farm Workforce…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has completed its review of the Final Rule establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rule has moved forward in the Federal Register…
Tree that Grows and Provides Healthy Nuts for a Lifetime
…that has foliage that resembles holly leaves. They grow well in countries over the world and, in the U-S, do best in Florida and California. Macadamia nut trees are self-pollinating,…
Week in Review: Water Futures Market Details and Repealing the Death Tax
California has recently established a water futures market that has brought with it some criticism as well as confusion. Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate…
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives through a vote of 247-174. Advocates of the bill are hopeful that the Senate will begin…
The California Kitchen: Al Pastor Pork
Al Pastor Pork In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Al Pastor Pork with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Lbs Pork…
Lawmakers Support Push to Address Container Shortages
A group of bipartisan lawmakers is pushing for more to be done about the continued container shortages at American ports. The group expressed its concern in a letter to Michael…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-19-21
…the impacts of beneficial fungus on tomato genotypes, and Ag Secretary Vilsack declaring drought conditions in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Vaccinating the CA Farm Labor Population Has Been ‘Hit or Miss’
Under California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, the state has opened up Phase 1B. Individuals 65 and older, as well as three sector populations including education and childcare, emergency services, and…
Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as being primary natural disaster areas because of recent drought conditions. In a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, Secretary…