Last week, some of California’s state legislators made a discovery. They found out that California drivers are paying as much as a dollar a gallon more for their gasoline –…
Storms Pile On Snowpack, Big Boost for Southern Sierras
Snowpack totals jumped considerably after two storms rolled through California. Last Friday, February 1, snowpack sensors estimated the snow water equivalent for the state at 98 percent of the historical average and…
Recent U.S., China Talks Provide Hope for Trade Resolution
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said last week’s trade talks between President Trump and Chinese officials were in, “good spirit.” Progress can still be made but a letter delivered by China’s…
2019 Growth Energy Annual Ethanol Conference Rides the California Waves
…2019 Annual Ethanol Convention spot. While there isn’t a lot of ethanol production in California, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said California is at the forefront of innovation and setting…
February Vegetable Garden Checklist
Cathy Isom has some great tips for you about getting your February Garden checklist in order. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. February Vegetable Garden Checklist Now that…
Groups Comment on State of the Union Address
Source: USDA U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump provided a unifying, hopeful vision for…
China Makes Another Significant Soybean Purchase
China made a pledge to make another significant soybean purchase at a recent meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials. China’s Vice Premier and lead trade negotiator Liu He made the…
California to Receive Significant Amount of Trade Promotion Program
…Advisory Board, California Strawberry Commission, Cal-Pure Produce, California Table Grape Commission, California Walnut Commission, and the Almond Board of California. “We were pleased to see the large demand for participation…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Wet, Cloudy Early Winter Should Benefit Pistachios On Off Year
…weather. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein said California hadn’t seen that for several years and it should be beneficial for pistachio trees. “It is a far cooler winter, at least…
Lawmakers Get Updated on Organic Industry Needs
Lawmakers in Congress are getting a thorough update on the needs and concerns of the organic industry this week. More than 20 farmer-members from the Organic Trade Association’s Farmers Advisory…
Gardeners Preserving with a Pressure Canner
We all have had this issue. What to do with all of the vegetables our garden produces. Cathy Isom explains why home gardeners should consider investing in a pressure canner….
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…agricultural landscape in the Central Valley,” and that those impacts had been “insufficiently analyzed, insufficiently avoided and insufficiently mitigated” in the board’s final plan. “The water board brushed off warnings…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…