Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German who’s filling in for Danielle Leal. Today we talk about trade war costs, deals being delayed…
Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Tweaks Expected
It’s no surprise that the sterile navel orangeworm (NOW) project in Kern County needs some tweaking. Sterilized male moths in the pilot project that is releasing irradiated moths into orchards…
Government Shutdown Causes Agricultural Delays
The now weeks-long government shutdown is causing delays to major trade deals and important reports. The U.S. International Trade Commission, which is responsible for examining the United States Mexico Canada…
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
Lawmakers have returned to Congress for the first time in 2019 and officials will have several significant issues that will need to be addressed. Along with the 2018 Farm Bill,…
Unique Ways to Showcase Your Herb Garden
Your green thumb is itching to grow a garden, but you just don’t have the space. Cathy Isom gives you some unique ways to showcase your herb garden. That’s coming…
Developing Vineyard Management Technologies to Improve Efficiency
A multi-state research project aimed at helping growers make better-informed decisions using vineyard management technologies continues to make progress. The Efficient Vineyard Project looks to develop science-driven, precision viticulture systems…
Antibiotics for Animal Agriculture Drops by A Third
New data from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows that sales of antibiotics for animal agriculture have declined significantly. The 2017 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a report on the Farm Bill strengthening efforts of foundation for food and agriculture…
New, Yet Old, Competition for California Avocados?
There may soon be some new, yet old, competition for California avocados and they have a tropical flair. After 25 years, Hawaii has again begun shipping Sharwil avocados to the…
U.S. Trade Officials to Meet in China Next Week
The tension between the top two economies of the world seems to be dwindling– tariffs have been reduced, goods have been purchased and talk of a trade war resolution is…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…safe, sustainable way to control pests while improving crop quality and yield.” One of the projects they are working is a long-term trial in Chico at Nicolaus Nut Company. Almond…
Transform Raised Garden Bed into a Cold Frame
Cold Frame Garden Flickr Cathy Isom checks out a creative way to transform a raised garden bed into a cold frame. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If…
First Snow Survey of the Year Reveals a Strong Start
…DWR’s Snow Survey Section John King said during the press conference. “Despite some late-November, early-December storms the statewide snow water content is 67 percent to-date, according to our statewide snow…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently proposed changes to the advertising requirements for farm labor positions. The current rule requires employers to advertise available positions in local print newspapers…