Officials are working to conduct surveys after an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) carrying the bacteria which causes huanglongbing (HLB) was found in Riverside County. It marks the first time that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including changes in organic certification funding, a judge denying the…
The California Kitchen: Buttermilk Biscuits
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Buttermilk Biscuits with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 C AP Flour 1T + 1…
Plants that Rabbits Won’t Be Tempted to Nibble On
The plants that rabbits won’t be tempted to nibble on in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Степан Галагаев on Unsplash Rabbits are cute…
Organic Certification Assistance Changes for 2020
Federal assistance for organic certification is open, but there is a decrease in funding caps for this season. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the application period for its Organic Certification Cost…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
Another group of commodities has been added to those covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also announced that the CFAP deadline has…
Pandemic Aid Concerns Raised by Lawmakers and Industry Members
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has been receiving pandemic aid input from lawmakers and agricultural industry members alike. Various lawmakers have pointed out specific shortfalls of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
California’s dairy quota saga continues after an administrative law judge issued a decision regarding one of the actions involving the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP). The Stop QIP group had filed…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
…equals healthier crops equals higher yield, greater production, greater vigor, longer lifespan if it’s a perennial crop.” The soil health case studies from California feature almond production in Madera and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the onion recall due to a salmonella outbreak, HLB…
Watering Tools to Help Solve Your Drought Problems
Some watering tools to help solve your dry yard problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sprinkler watering the garden If you’re not getting enough rain there are…
FDA Expands Onion Recall as Officials Investigate California Suppliers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded an onion recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that as of August…
New Targets for Huanglongbing Treatments
Scientists are closer to gaining the upper hand on a disease that has wiped out citrus orchards across the globe. New models of the bacterium linked to the disease reveal…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering assistance to the industry for those experiencing coronavirus hardships. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is authorizing extended deadlines for payments. The Farm…