…the University of Missouri evaluated the impact of major agribusiness mergers and found that with further consolidation in the industry, “the vast majority of farmers, consumers and communities are left out…
Producers Getting Onboard with H-2A Labor Before the Rush
…dinner, going to church with them, going into town and shopping. It worked, actually, a lot better than I anticipated.” Haycraft said they started using H-2A out of need, but added that doing…
Celebrating National Apricot Day
Cathy Isom has us celebrating a popular summer fruit that is recognized in the winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Apricots ripen in the early summer, but…
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an extension to the original deadline for Market Facilitation Program applications. Agricultural producers who are seeking payments through the program, which is…
New Overtime Requirements Need Attention
…said AgSafe President and CEO Amy Wolfe. The new labor laws affecting overtime will have a significant impact on many farming operations, as the typical work schedule is comprised of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. In today’s show, Taylor and Brian have an update on the recent storm which brought snow and rain across the…
El Niño Weather System Continues to Progress
Courtesy NOAA/National Weather Service The California snow pack may be below the historical average, but there is still a lot of time remaining in the season for the El Niño…
CA FFA Students Lived to Serve Their Community During the Camp Fire
Courtesy FFA Students from Gridley High School FFA worked to provide relief efforts during the Camp Fire that blazed through Butte County. The students helped with sorting donations, feeding livestock,…
Planning Ahead for Your Spring Garden
…actual work begins in the months ahead, now is the time to start thinking about finding the right plants and getting a good line on soil, mulch, and all the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-07-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German who’s filling in for Danielle Leal. Today we talk about trade war costs, deals being delayed…
Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Tweaks Expected
It’s no surprise that the sterile navel orangeworm (NOW) project in Kern County needs some tweaking. Sterilized male moths in the pilot project that is releasing irradiated moths into orchards…
Government Shutdown Causes Agricultural Delays
The now weeks-long government shutdown is causing delays to major trade deals and important reports. The U.S. International Trade Commission, which is responsible for examining the United States Mexico Canada…
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
Lawmakers have returned to Congress for the first time in 2019 and officials will have several significant issues that will need to be addressed. Along with the 2018 Farm Bill,…
Unique Ways to Showcase Your Herb Garden
…number of ways to not only have every herb or plant your desire, but also how you can display them either inside or outside the home. Short on space, try…