Investment is needed for technologies to develop in agriculture, but currently, those ventures aren’t tackling the real problem. Western Growers Association Executive Vice President Dave Puglia recently talked about the…
NCC Emerging Leaders Program Completes First Session
The Emerging Leaders Program participants met with lawmakers, their staffers and key government agency officials during their visit to Washington, DC. Courtesy National Cotton Council The thirteen American cotton industry…
Perdue Compares China Actions to College World Series
When asked about current tariff situations, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue likened fair trade practices to the College World Series. AgNet West asked USDA’s top official if American producers need to…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
…lets us know about some drought tolerant edible plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants There are several drought-tolerant productive plant choices that’ll…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Independence Day meat pricing and safe grilling tips, the…
Cover Crops Are Site-Specific
Image by Beverly Buckley from Pixabay A cover crop program can help growers try the practice, which is essential because it’s not one size fits all. Project Apis m. has…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-03-19
…opportunity regarding immigration reform, how a prop is keeping the SWEEP program alive and a survey that proves broccoli is American’s favorite vegetable. Tune in to the show for these…
Did California Miss Opportunity to Support Immigration Reform?
…had with last year’s AG Act that was part of H.R. 4760. AgNet West cited those arguments and asked Perdue if that requirement would be for current workers as well….
Supreme Court Ruling Creates Potential for Increased Digital Wine Sales
…the impact of the court’s decision does not mean that digital wine sales will immediately be available in all states, it does move the issue into state courts. “The decision…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Reduced by a Third for 2019
The annual winegrape assessment rate is officially being reduced after being approved by California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. At the last meeting held on June 17…
SWEEP Prop Funding Keeps Program Alive
A vital water efficiency incentive program didn’t get state funding this year but still has funding. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, also known as SWEEP, was not included in California’s…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
…water the plant. This same rule applies when you have plants being newly planted in your garden bed. Also, there are some plants (such as strawberries) which have shallow root…
The California Kitchen: White Cheddar Grits Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing White Cheddar Grits Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Grits/ Quick Grits…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…to China. While the troubling trade market is not likely to remain the status quo, Secretary Perdue noted that it is because of American farmers success that they carry much…