The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
How to Harvest Your Homegrown Dill
…and dill-poached almonds. If you want to save the seeds instead of allowing the dill plant to self-seed, wait until the plant flowers and then forms pods. Once the pods…
Second Largest Final Grape Crush Report in Nearly A Decade
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Final Grape Crush Report for 2018 demonstrated the largest total tonnage since 2013. The report compiled by CDFA and USDA’s National Agricultural…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease Now Detected in Arizona
Another instance of virulent Newcastle disease was confirmed outside of California, this time in Coconino County, Arizona. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…Almond Board of California (ABC) has been working with growers for a number of years through a sustainability initiative. “CASP, or the California Almond Sustainability Program is actually coming up…
The Basque Sheepherders in the West
…sheep as they grazed the open range. That herdsman was usually a Basque, with family roots in Spain and France but now an essential part of the American West. The…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-10-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering more details on the nighttime regulation and the costs…
E&J Gallo Acquires Several Constellation Wine Brands for $1.7 Billion
E.&J. Gallo Winery recently announced that it had reached an agreement with Constellation Brands to acquire 34 wine and spirit brands for $1.7 billion. Some of the brands that Constellation…
Many Uses of Dill and Why Grow Your Own
…as a winter crop. Dill won’t survive even the shortest freeze, but it also doesn’t like sweltering heat. Plant dill in the garden in the spring or early summer when…
NPPC Cancels 2019 World Pork Expo as Precaution
…to meet with their members of Congress during NPPC’s Legislative Action Conference. To augment the USDA’s efforts to protect the United States from ASF and other animal diseases, U.S. pork…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
…of western water infrastructure and what will be required going forward. “One of the first priorities is to really think about groundwater as a more active part of this grid;…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Salmon Pappardelle Pasta
…Cajun spice 1 T Dry Chives 1 T Dry Cilantro Drizzle with Olive Oil Place on Cedar Wood Plank & Smoke for 20 Mins 185°- 215° 16 oz Fresh Cooked…
American Lamb Checkoff Program Proves Value in Recent Report
…the latest offering from the American Lamb Board (ALB), which routinely commissions evaluations on its programs through third-party universities. “These results are a win for every member of the American…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-09-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…