…of California farms are producing organically, with 11 percent of total farms selling directly to consumers. California remains the number one state in terms of market value for vegetables, melons,…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving that boosts production on farms, ranches, and private forests…
Still No Disaster Relief from the U.S. House
Twice this week an attempt was made to pass the long-stalled federal disaster relief bill, but the latest attempt late Thursday afternoon failed again. In the brief pro forma session,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-30-19
…involving worker housing that is moving fast through the system. Also, the Almond Board of California held their annual stewardship tour where officials see firsthand what the industry is doing…
Unseasonable Rains Contribute to Weed Control Issues
The series of recent storms that swept through California could create increased weed control issues. The cooler than average temperatures and significant rainfall through Memorial Day weekend will likely require…
Almond Update: Stewardship Tour Exposes Regulators to Sustainable Efforts
The Almond Board of California’s Environmental Stewardship Tour has been immersing regulators and officials in almond production and the industry’s ongoing effort for well over a decade. ABC’s Director of…
Western View: The Bad Men From Bodie
In the shadow of the eastern Sierra Nevada, north of Mono Lake between Lee Vining and Hawthorne, Nevada is the ghost town of Bodie, California. Once the home of 10,000…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
Some operations may think they are compliant with lockout/tagout (LOTO) but are missing the big picture. AgSafe President and CEO Amy Wolfe said she notices small things that could be…
How to Create a Gutter Garden
Pinterest Cathy Isom has some great information on a different way of gardening. She lets you know how to create a gutter garden. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
…California’s agricultural and natural resources; please Don’t Pack a Pest (www.dontpackapest.com) when traveling or mailing packages. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
The California Kitchen: Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1.5 C Olive Oil 3/4…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…Environmental Affairs at the Almond Board of California (ABC) Gabriele Ludwig described what the industry is aiming for over the next couple years. “To improve water use efficiency by 20…
U.S. Organic Sales Hit $50 Billion for the First Time
American organic sales hit a milestone last year, surpassing $50 billion dollars for the first time ever. According to the 2019 Organic Industry Survey that was recently released by the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-29-19
…China have dropped off significantly; Brian German will tell us how much, and we have this week’s Almond Matters segment later in the show. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored…