The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the agency will be making approximately $15 million in funding support available for a farming assistance program designed to help socially disadvantaged…
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
…report notes that the project is eligible for support under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. Under section 4007 of the WIIN Act, up to 50 percent…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
…the California Legislature on the Farmer Equity Act was recently issued, which details the progress of the act’s implementation. “This report is culmination of the first year of enactment of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including AFBF seeking farmworker protection in COVID aid, a virtual…
The California Kitchen: Creamed Corn Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Creamed Corn Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2.5 T Vegetable Oil 3 Whole…
Fast-Growing Veggies You Can Grow in Under Thirty Days
…planting the seed. Micro greens will crop up in about 10 days after planting. Turnip greens are lesser-known plants that grow in under 30 days as well. Listen to Cathy…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
The Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day has moved to an online format this year as California continues to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday,…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
…side, we did not experience such dramatic impact that some of our counterparts that were more exposed in that area did,” said Donn Zea, Executive Director of the California Prune…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering federal HLB funding, electric tractors being trialed on operations…
Citrus Industry Positive About Federal HLB Funding
HLB funding to support the fight against the spread of the disease and the Asian citrus psyllid survived cuts in the revised state budget, and leaders believe their chances in…
Adding Fragrance to Your Garden to Keep an Unwanted Critter Out
Add a little fragrance to your garden to keep an unwanted critter OUT! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Citronella plant Mosquitos are a nuisance to have…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
…technological improvements that will be implemented as the plan is put into action, the blueprint is also based on the work already accomplished through initiatives such as the Food Safety…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…full Committee worked together in a bipartisan way to support Americans in this difficult time.” The legislation includes $1.07 billion for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, of which…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new HLB tool with the potential to do…