…the winegrape industry created by wildfire smoke concerns. The report was commissioned by Allied Grape Growers (AGG) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The report includes 2020 transaction information…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a survey that looks at western drought and the…
New Action Plan for Cyclospora Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new strategy guideline for addressing foodborne illness. Similar to what was done to address E. coli outbreaks related to leafy…
Tropical and Exotic Plants to Keep Your Property Private
…It’s recommended that you plant them in raised planters though, as they can quickly take over large swaths of landscape. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Tropical…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
Nine more counties were added to California’s drought emergency declaration at a press conference near San Luis Obispo. Black fig fly has now officially been found in a commercial growing…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
Federal officials are working to assist producers affected by drought conditions by providing greater crop insurance flexibilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to allow farmers…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
A recent report highlights the need for a more favorable regulatory environment for gene editing in agricultural animals. Recommendations have been compiled by a group of experts assembled by the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the changes to Coachella agriculture over the last 30…
Appropriations Bill Includes Additional Funding for Smoke Exposure Research
…Smoke of Wine Grapes program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A letter signed by 29 lawmakers had been sent to the subcommittee leadership back in April, detailing the…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
…any item there due to the overtime laws. The labor in Yuma is different than it is in California and all the regulatory stuff we have to deal with. So,…
New Online Course on Vertebrate Pest Management Available
An online course on managing invertebrate pests is available from the UC Statewide IPM Program. The course was developed for pest management professionals and growers. It consists of video presentations…
Best Plants for Making Your Property More Private
…Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Plants for Making Your Property More Private Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
The Farm System Reform Act has been reintroduced by Senator Cory Booker, with similar legislation also introduced by Representative Ro Khanna. The legislation had originally been introduced in January 2020….
The California Kitchen: Butter Basted Black Cod
Butter Basted Black Cod In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Butter Basted Black Cod with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2…