…Department of Agriculture (USDA), indicates that there is no data suggesting that COVID-19 can be transmitted by food or food packaging. A fact sheet from USDA states that “there is…
USMCA Ratification Now Officially Complete
…North American trade has begun,” United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in a news release. “This landmark achievement would not be possible without President Trump’s leadership and determination to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how spoon-feeding nutrients to trees has been beneficial in…
How to Spot and Get Rid of Whiteflies
…They’re extremely common and are able to hide easily among plants because of their minuscule size. They’re very active in the summertime and can’t tolerate the colder temperatures of winter….
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
President Donald Trump recently signed the Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019, which will expand and improve border inspections of agricultural products. Introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters’,…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…flood-prone agricultural land, and also includes a Grazing Reserve Rights option for enrolling grazed rangeland and pasture under an approved management plan. “Conservation easements assist our farmers and ranchers in…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-13-20
…program and FDA’s announcement of a new leafy green safety plan. Also, we’re talking with Agri-Pulse about what’s happening at the State’s Capitol and why Gov. Newsom’s statewide guidance is…
How to Sell Your Cut Flowers at Farmers Market
…Phlox, asters, and delphinium make great cut flowers. Flowering time – keep on eye on bloom length when you are selling flowers and plan accordingly. Also,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the impacts the Coronavirus has on agriculture exports, commerce…
Labor Certainty for Food Security Act Introduced
…the Labor Certainty for Food Security Act includes several provisions that would help agricultural operations meet their labor requirements. “It includes provisions that would help deal with the undocumented workers…
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
Cathy Isom has some pointers, as well as a list of some foods you should can in the Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Foods to Can…
Addressing Activist Groups Coming onto Farms and Ranches
Dealing with activist groups and protestors near agricultural operations can be a delicate situation, so it is important that farmers and ranchers know their rights if that type of scenario…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Cauliflower Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Smoked Cauliflower Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Cauliflower Heads Vegetable Oil to taste…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing more than $1 million in California this fiscal year for wildfire mitigation and improving water quality. The efforts are being made…