Despite a dry water year, state officials do not feel that a drought declaration is necessary. During a recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Director…
2020 Was A Banner Year for Ag Exports According to Recent Report
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2020 was a banner year for agricultural exports. The 2020 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook shows moderate gains in overall ag export value. Increasing seven percent from…
FDA: Recent E. coli Outbreaks a ‘Foreseeable Hazard’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a report last week that was a follow-up of their initial findings from E. coli outbreaks stemming from the Central Coast of California…
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
Some tips and tricks for the tastiest tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The extra attention you give your tomato plants right now could pay off with some…
New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new conservation frameworks to better protect U.S. working rangelands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been working with state-level organizations to…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
A recent study shows that the global beef industry has the potential to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by up to 50 percent. The United States and Brazil appear…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
A coalition of industry groups has provided suggestions for making the next food box program more successful. United Fresh Produce Association’s Produce Box Working Group submitted feedback in response to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent push for more water advocacy after yet…
Identifying and Controlling a Deadly Plant Disease
How to identify and control deadly plant disease. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bacterial Leaf Spot of Lettuce Courtesy UCANR If there are strange spots developing on…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
A coalition of agriculture, conservation, and wildlife organizations is calling on lawmakers to support national conservation programs. In a letter signed by more than 70 groups, the coalition advocates for…
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently reached a milestone pertaining to conservation easements. More than five million acres of wetlands, grasslands, and farmland have been protected through USDA’s Natural…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California Avocado Commission approving an unusual vote, the…
California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote
The referendum to approve the efforts of the California Avocado Commission for another half-decade looked a little different this year, yet was still overwhelmingly approved. Five years ago when the…
UC ANR Strategic Plan Serves as Roadmap for Future Success
The 2020-2025 Strategic Plan from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) helps to serve as a roadmap for accomplishing ambitious goals moving forward. UC ANR Vice President Glenda Humiston said the…