Growers dealing with weed pressures can often encounter varying levels of herbicide resistance. Senior Specialist in Pest Management at the Almond Board of California, Drew Wolter explained that resistance is…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
Legislative spending can be one of the most effective ways to bring about positive change, particularly when it comes to specific sectors of the economy. President and CEO of California…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information about herbicide resistance, along with reports about new carbon monitoring efforts from…
USTR Tai Meets with Chinese Counterpart
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with her Chinese counterpart last week before meetings this week with Italy and a European Commission official. Tai held a virtual meeting with China’s…
Problems Encountered When Growing Vanilla Beans
…peas and beans. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Problems Encountered When Growing Vanilla Beans Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
The California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan is being adjusted to provide more adequate coverage for farmers and ranchers. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued an order to…
The California Kitchen: Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed
Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…of California landscapes in working towards environmental goals. “Our state is unmatched in natural beauty and has a dynamic agricultural economy that helps feed the world,” California Department of Food…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
…National Organic Program, the initiative aims to support the long-term growth of the organic industry. “Organic farmers, ranchers, businesses and consumers all rely on a fair and competitive organic market…
Responding to Black Fig Fly in California
Researchers and state officials are still in the process of forming a coordinated response to the presence of black fig fly in California. The pest has appeared in Southern California…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an in-depth interview on California’s response to black fig fly, updates on the…
Oil Prices Reach 7 Year High, Gas Prices Surge
Oil prices reached a seven-year high last week, pushing fuel prices higher. The national average price of gas jumped 5.2 cents to $3.25 a gallon, and the price of diesel…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
The Department of Agriculture announced a trio of awards totaling nearly $25 million in grants and cooperative agreements. The funding seeks to ensure broader access and participation in USDA programs…
Specialty Crops Program Deploys New Network for Inspection and Audit Services
…Deputy Administrator of Specialty Crops Programs, Sonia Jimenez has said the expectation is that by sometime in the middle of 2022, SCION will be complete and put to full use….