The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has lost its appeal against Proposition 12 after a Ninth Circuit panel recently upheld a district court’s initial ruling. Prop 12, or the Prevention…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ARS making headway on plant-derived oils, Trump creating a water policy committee, and…
Trump Announces Subcabinet to Modernize Water Resource Management
…conservation efforts, economic viability, and water supply, sustainability, and security.” NAFB contributed to this report. Read the executive order here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-modernizing-americas-water-resource-management-water-infrastructure/ Listen to the report below. Trump Announces Subcabinet to…
Things to Know When it’s Time to Transplant Plants
…plants, it can help to water your plants as you refill the soil to help pack it down. Once planted, soak the soil around the new plant immediately. Try spreading…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…CRP, farmers and ranchers establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and…
More Industry Groups Issue Support in Fighting Prop 12 Provisions
Efforts to invalidate California’s Proposition 12 continue to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation are challenging Prop 12 in the U.S. Court of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering almond exports and the upcoming virtual almond conference, research…
Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of The State
…that a recent exemption from some of the tariffs paired with lower prices will flatten or increase market activity. Listen to Waycott’s full interview. Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of…
Steps to Transplanting Your Plants for Survival
…this process about 10-14 days before you plant to put your plants into the ground. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Steps to Transplanting Your Plants…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill, including important changes to the Conservation Stewardship Program, which is designed to help farmers put more robust conservation activities in place,” Acting Chief for…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
…Canada is a major outlet for American leafy greens, importing $333 million worth of romaine lettuce in 2018. Salinas Valley growers are not the only ones concerned about the new…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers potential changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule, confusion surrounding smoke taint…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
…where it does no harm. The two big items of interest to us are: first, he wants active forest management to reduce catastrophic risk and restore forest health; second, for…
The California Kitchen: Smoked and Grilled Spare Ribs
Smoked and Grilled Spare Ribs In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked and Grilled Spare Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…