The Commerce Department has forged a tentative deal to lift tariffs on Mexican tomatoes with conditions that are designed to protect American producers. U.S. and Mexican officials arrived at the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade, resources for almond growers to meet dust sustainability…
Almond Update: Resources to Meet Dust Sustainability Goals
The Almond Board of California (ABC) set aggressive sustainability goals last year with one being to cut the dust generated during harvest in half by the year 2025. ABC’s Senior Manager of…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
Earlier this week Vice President Mike Pence noted the importance of getting the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ratified as it could be the “template for all our future trade deals.” During…
Wasps are Beneficial Insects for Your Garden
No one likes to have them around their homestead, or farm. Cathy Isom discusses how wasps are beneficial in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wasps…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
The concept of beneficial ants in agriculture may seem like a contrary notion, as growers have historically viewed ants as a nuisance in their production systems. Ants can be valuable…
Analyzing Genomes to Improve Disease Control in Poultry
(USDA/ARS) — Marek’s disease—a highly contagious viral disease caused by a herpesvirus—is a constant threat to poultry worldwide. It is also one of the most preventable diseases with vaccination. However,…
The California Kitchen: Simple Vegetarian Pinto Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Simple Vegetarian Pinto Beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Triple Cleaned Pinto…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), roughly 47 percent of eligible producers in California have signed up for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program with estimated payments…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
A recent report from the United Fresh Produce Association indicates strong numbers for fresh produce sales for the second quarter of 2019. The FreshFacts on Retail report evaluates retail prices…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how the value of the U.S. dollar affects trade…
Last Week to Apply for Taste and Teach Program
Teachers have the opportunity to educate students about California agriculture through the Taste and Teach program offered by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC). The organization has…
How the Value of the US Dollar Affects Trade Opportunities
Legislation was recently introduced that has the potential for increasing the viability of foreign markets for American produce. The bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin and Josh Hawley looks…
Which of the Five Common Breed of Honeybees is Best for You?
Carniolan bees on comb By Waugsberg – eigene Aufnahme – own photograph, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link Cathy Isom has covered many different areas of raising and care of bees. In…