Purple Sweet Potatoes The potato, in one form or another, is one thing that is on just about everyone’s dinner plate. Cathy Isom has a list of more than a…
California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
…affected by the trade friction,” Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Gao Feng said during a recent press conference. “This is not what we hope to see. Agricultural products are an important…
Voluntary Best Practices to Better Protect Citrus from HLB
A series of voluntary best practices have been developed to afford growers increased protection from Huanglongbing (HLB). The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee has endorsed a set of strategies…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-10-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering China purchasing rice from California for the first time,…
Some Things You Can Use as Strawberry Planters
Strawberry plants in a terracotta pot In todays program, Cathy Isom has several great ideas about some things you can use as strawberry planters. That’s coming up on This Land…
The California Kitchen: Braised Kalbi Short Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Braised Kalbi Short Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 USDA Prime Short Ribs…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-09-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on Vice President Mike Pence visiting the Central…
Labor Bathroom Compliance Can be Tricky
When it comes to compliant farm labor bathrooms, there are several rules operations have to mind. The new Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule inspections are highlighting the need…
19 Growing Herbal Teas at Home for Health Benefits
If you do not like to go to the drug store every time you feel under the weather, Cathy Isom lets you know about some herbal teas to grow at…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
The bill that will provide support for necessary repairs to the Friant-Kern Canal is continuing to make forward progress in the California legislature. Senate Bill 559 (SB-559), authored by Senator…
NCBA, State Affiliates Urge Congress to Ratify USMCA
WASHINGTON (NCBA) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) sent a letter signed by 39 of its state affiliates to U.S. Senate and House leaders urging them to support the…
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
https://www.facebook.com/AgNetWest/videos/344304756261002/ There is hope that a more localized voluntary approach will be adopted to better address California’s water goals, in lieu of regimented guidelines to be implemented statewide. There has…
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
A petition from the Xerces Society and the Defenders of Wildlife is calling for the consideration of four bumblebee species to be classified for protection under the California Endangered Species…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering pesticide drift incidents that sparked a need for communication…