…luxury amenity, but rather an essential service for homes and businesses in this interconnected world,” the letter states. “Unfortunately, many Americans in our districts lack sufficient broadband infrastructure to take…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the good, yet lower, 2021 avocado forecast, the wine…
Good, yet Lower, 2021 Avocado Forecast Due to Weather
This year’s California avocado crop looks good but will likely come in a little lighter than expected. In January, avocado-producing areas of California experienced heavy winds. Ventura County producer Chris Sayer…
A Magical Night-Growing Plant with a Sweet Fragrance
A magical night-growing plant with a sweet fragrance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Moonflower Sammy Ray, Wikimedia Commons If you don’t know about the Moonflower, you’re in…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
…Rules and Sustainability in Practice made up an additional 15 percent of certified vineyard acreage. Many wineries and vineyards also adopted sustainable practices that actually exceed requirements for certification. Wine…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the American Rescue Plan legislation moving through congress, the…
Almond Update: Nitrogen BMPs Research Driven, Upcoming Training
Years of high-level research have been combined to form Nitrogen Best Management Practices for almond growers. The Almond Board of California has developed the guide and created a digestible handbook…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
Congressional committees continue moving through the process of getting the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package passed. The relief package proposed by the Biden Administration, known as the American Rescue Plan,…
Different Types of Greens to Be Growing This Spring
…But, have you heard of Fiddleheads? It’s a slight twist on the term “greens”, are they are actually the furled fronds of the ostrich fern. So, technically, they are kind…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…for the week. Friday is a drive-thru event, where we’ll have certain activities such as throwing water balloons at your favorite ag teacher and students will receive a bag with…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is seeking additional time for producers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Friday, February 26 is the current deadline to apply…
Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time
…he needs to get to work right away on behalf of family farmers, rural communities, and hungry Americans.” The National Association of Wheat Growers, North American Meat Institute, Western Growers,…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…for resolving the valley’s long-term water imbalance.” As part of the CVP allocations, agricultural water users north- and south-of-Delta are being allocated five percent of their contract. Sacramento River Settlement,…
New AEWR from Department of Labor Brings California Up To $16.05
…the Federal Register. An analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) highlights the pace at which the AEWR is increasing. AFBF points out that wage rates have increased an…