The latest development in the Chinese market is coming as welcome news for the California citrus industry, as China moves to implement tariff exemptions. California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer…
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
It appears that the level of adoption for cover cropping in California is significantly lagging behind the rest of the country. While there are a number of different factors that…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Agricultural Safety Awareness Week which kicked off yesterday, results…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
…if farm policy mimics that same approach? Would farmers be enthusiastic about it? During a press conference at the 2020 Commodity Classic, Secretary Perdue was asked if he could see…
Medicinal Herbs for a Healthy Chicken Flock
Keeping our chickens healthy is important. Today, Cathy Isom has a list of the medicinal herbs for a healthy chicken flock. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Medicinal…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Concerns and Water Allocations and Litigation
This week’s top stories highlight concern surrounding spotted lanternfly, a preview of the upcoming Golden State Dairy Management Conference, the lawsuit response to President Trump’s water plan, as well as…
Chinese Market Slowing Opening for U.S. Ag Products
The Chinese market is beginning to open up for American agricultural products as the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement begins to be implemented. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…she had held since joining the Almond Board in early 2019. Photo Credit ~ Almond Board of California Since joining ABC, Dr. Lewis has led the development, funding, and strategy…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Perdue clarifying President Trump’s trade relief tweet, the…
Ag Innovation Conference to Highlight Comprehensive Crop Care
Early registration is still available for the upcoming Ag Innovations Conference. The 4th Ag Innovations Conference and trade show will focus on comprehensive crop care, introducting new technologies for growers….
2020 “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers to be Held February 29
…CA. The conference will include breakfast and lunch for participating farmers. Please contact Christine Chavez at (530) 792-5695 with any questions pertaining to the conference. This one-day statewide conference will…
Growing Edible Roses is a Time-Honored Tradition
Cathy Isom gives you a bit of information about growing edible roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Imagine you head out to your rose garden to snip…
California Snowpack Roughly Half of Average Despite Driest February on Record
The California snowpack is still about half of the historical average despite the driest February on record, according to the most recent data from the Department of Water Resources (DWR). …
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
Industry members are still waiting to see what will come of California’s dairy quota as groups continue to push for its repeal. There are two separate groups both working towards…