Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s episode, we clear up some news on trade relations with Mexico. Tariffs were…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
The Metropolitan Water District in Southern California took exception to my recent Western View about water. Their first reaction, in an email to AgNet management, seemed to say the whole…
Largest June Snowpack Since 2011
…major ski resorts to remain open, with Mammoth Mountain predicting snow activities to be available until August. The last time that California’s snowpack was as large as it was heading…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
The first industrial hemp grower in Los Angeles County foresees the burgeoning industry as a big win for California farmers, despite the difficulties involved in getting a crop started. Donald…
Additional Tariffs Still on the Table Despite Latest Agreement with Mexico
The United States and Mexico were able to reach an agreement last week that prevented additional tariffs from going into effect on June 10. The potential for a five percent…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-10-19
…developing in California and what kind of questions remain as growers consider the crop. Taylor Hillman presents a report about the retaliatory tariffs from Mexico and the inclusion of cheese…
Start a Cut Flower Bed in Your Garden
Pinterest Have you thought about growing flowers in and around your veggies? Cathy Isom fills you in about how to start a cut flower bed in your vegetable garden. That’s…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-07-19
…about updates to USDA biotechnology regulations. In this week’s Almond Update, Hillman talks to Tim Birmingham from the Almond Board of California about the 21st Annual Food Quality & Safety Symposium…
Almond Update: Quality & Safety Symposium Covers Entire Supply Chain
The Almond Board of California’s 21st Annual Food Quality & Safety Symposium is June 13th in Lodi. Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said talks with cover…
Addressing the Financial Challenges of Small Farms
California’s regulatory environment can be challenging for the agricultural industry, particularly for smaller sized farming operations. Administrator of the California Farm Bureau Federation, Jim Houston recently spoke during a State…
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
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall “The disaster relief measure signed by President Trump today is an important lifeline for farmers and ranchers whose greatest desire is to keep…
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
…fundraiser. Camou and Schmidt contacted their respective vendors about donating and the Almond Board of California sold decals and ran a 50/50 raffle at the event. Hundreds of people showed…
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…