…you’re choosing companion plants that valerian can grow up to 5 feet tall. Plant it behind smaller plants so that it doesn’t cut off the sunlight. Up against a wall…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
American farmers and ranchers will be able to obtain debt relief a bit easier now that President Donald Trump has signed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019. The bipartisan…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
Trial block of alfalfa at Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center The 2019 Alfalfa and Forage Field Day is coming up on Thursday, September 19 at the Kearney Agricultural Research…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-02-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering who is latest fast food chain to jump on…
UC Researchers Looking for Targeted Grazers
…of individuals interested in performing targeted grazing, which will be open to all contract grazers in California. The purpose is to publish the list online through the “Match.Graze” system which…
Using Water Troughs for a Garden
…metal ones absorb heat and can become really hot in the summer. So, you really have to be mindful of what you can plant. Like other plant containers, they dry…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…USDA is expected to make an announcement soon as to when farmers can sign up for other significant farm programs. “USDA plans to begin the signup for the farm bill…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
The California dairy industry continues to adjust to changes brought about by the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). The FMMO rollout has been coming along relatively smoothly over the past…
The California Kitchen: Compound Butter
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Compound Butter with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Sweet Butter 1/2 C White…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California Food Expo, trade negotiations with China and…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…(SHIC), with active support from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), aims to start a dialogue between the two regions, sharing veterinary knowledge and ways to prevent the disease from…
Trade Deal Revisions Benefit California Agriculture
While the United States and China continue to disagree on trade parameters, California agriculture stands to gain significantly from some of the other trade developments taking place. U.S. Deputy Secretary…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering reasons why the H-2A program is seeing a potential…
Potential Reasons for Slow Down in Overall H-2A Needs
…need for guest workers from the year 2017 to 2018. So far this year, data showed a mere two percent increase in the need for guest workers. According to American…