During the second week of October a group of wine buyers from the United Kingdom and Ireland will be visiting California wine country for a first-ever search for new-to-market wines. …
Container Herb Gardening for Beginners
…perfect for the beginning gardener. Plant them in big containers with some vegetables on your porch or balcony, or keep a few plants on your kitchen windowsill. Containers are an…
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Kale Wraps with Carrot Puree and Cannellini Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetarian Kale Wraps with Carrot Puree and Cannellini Beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:…
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
…A decision from the Mexican Supreme Court to allow American access is anticipated by Thanksgiving. The letter written by the National Potato Council and signed by several other potato industry…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering new plant-based jerky products, the implementation process for the…
Foods that Grow Best in Small Space Gardens
…These plants are generally tough and actually prefer being ignored a bit, meaning they are low-maintenance. Furthermore, they are entirely edible: leaves, flowers, and seeds. That’s hard to beat! I’m…
Alternative Meats Full of Alternative Ingredients
…the products are. The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is working to educate consumers on what types of ingredients are used in plant-based meat products. As part of the effort,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-27-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with China and Japan, Senate Bill 559 being…
Trucking Shortage Projected to Worsen Over Next Decade
By Ronald Wilfred Jansen/Shutterstock A recent report from the American Trucking Association (ATA) notes that the trucking industry is suffering from a significant lack of drivers. Unless something is done…
Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
…This Land of Ours. Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden Chickens love gardens for 3 main reasons: bugs, plants, and dirt. But if you’re wanting to keep your…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…Several Congressmen have expressed appreciation for EPA’s response to the applications for use, with many citing the significant economic impact that hemp production could have on the agricultural industry. After…
Multiple Trade Moves Made Over the Weekend
…which will lower Japan’s tariffs on American agricultural commodities. Several different commodity groups expressed various levels of support and excitement for improved trade relations with Japan. However, curbing some of…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
…Attorney General Xavier Becerra has also indicated plans to sue over the changes. “It is unsurprising that those who repeatedly seek to weaponize the Endangered Species Act ― instead of…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere continue to increase and while that stimulates plant growth, it also means plants have less nitrogen, which is a key nutrient. Agricultural Research Service…