Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an LGMA audit that tests new leafy green measures,…
Virtual Ag Labor Forum Coming Up November 17-18
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is hosting the annual Ag Labor Forum online this year, on November 17 and 18. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Management in…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Vegetables 2020
Grilled Vegetables 2020 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Grilled Vegetables 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 LB Zucchini…
Get Started Growing Your Very Own Bell Peppers
…a couple of weeks past the last frost date. Make sure to harden them off first though, or your plants may not make it at all. Listen to Cathy Isom’s…
Increasing More Targeted Cattle Grazing Is A ‘Win-Win-Win Opportunity’
…more crucially about incorporating fuel reduction goals into grazing management plans. There is also an opportunity to increase grazing in high-fuel areas in and around the wildland-urban interface. “I think…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
…AMS, the accuracy of the AMS estimated slaughter report is high with usually only a 0.5% differential compared to the FSIS actual slaughter data. We believe dropping ‘estimated’ from the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering state-level farm income with California in the lead, the…
The Many Varieties of a Crunchy and Tasty Fruit
…is delicious when picked green, or can be left on the plant to ripen to a sweeter red pepper. There is also the Purple Beauty. A striking heirloom pepper with…
Enrollment Period for USDA Safety-Net Programs Open
…Payments are triggered for ACR-CO are issued when actual crop revenue drops below the guarantee for that particular crop. PLC payments are made for covered commodities when effective prices are…
Groups Rallying to Defeat Proposition 15 As Ballots Go Out
…the measure, is encouraging the industry to get involved and help spread awareness of how the initiative will impact agriculture. If passed, Proposition 15 would result in an $11.5 billion…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA working to address issues facing the beef industry, the Appeals Court rejecting…
Prop 12 Challenge Meets Defeat in Appeal Court
…according to California standards, regardless of where the products originate from. The law was approved in 2018 and was more recently challenged by groups including North American Meat Institute (NAMI)…
Planting the Best Nectar Plants for Pollinators
The best nectar plants for pollinators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Create a pollinator-friendly garden by choosing at least three must-have plants…
Net Zero Initiative Looks to Improve Environmental Stewardship on Dairies
…to processors, household brands and retailers – we’re leveraging U.S. dairy’s innovation, diversity and scale to drive continued environmental progress and create a more sustainable planet for future generations.” Nestlé…