…moving forward with a program to help approximately 14,000 minority farmers and ranchers across the country. Close to $4 billion in funding was approved for the program to pay off…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
“You are what you eat” is an old expression, but it has withstood the test of time. Hi I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite. Depression and anxiety…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-15-21
…positive market conditions for California producers and the acreage of mechanically harvested raisins declines but the percentage increases. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Acreage of Mechanically Harvested Raisins Declines, But Percentage Increases
…cooperation with the California Department of Agriculture, has detailed the prevalence of mechanical harvesting for raisin grapes. Thirty-one percent of California’s raisin grape acreage was harvested mechanically in 2020, for…
Last Chance to Register for Flight of the Honeybees Virtual Conference
…biodiversity and our environment, and the overall importance of honeybees as it relates to the food supply chain. Speakers include representatives from the ApisProject, the Almond Board of California, and…
Common Plant Pests and Diseases for a Favorite Culinary Herb
…and Gray Mold. Watch for signs of a problem and remember to have proper air circulation around your basil plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…impacts. Producers have access to other options including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Tree Assistance Program, and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program. About the…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will be moving forward with efforts to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act. USDA will be undertaking three initiatives to support the…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
A broad coalition of water and agriculture organizations is calling for improvements to water infrastructure in the West. In a letter addressed to the leadership of the Senate Committee on…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-14-21
…producers, the first assessments of the initial groundwater sustainability plans released by the DWR and despite the drop in cherry export volume in 2020 the value increased. Tune in to…
Plant-Based Sources to Tap into for Vitamin D
…have been fortified. For example, soy and almond milk, tofu, and ready-to-eat cereals, orange juice, etc. Of course, the best source of vitamin D is sunshine. Although the sun isn’t…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to strengthen the food supply chain through the Build Back Better initiative. More than $4 billion will be invested to ensure the…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) have been released by the California Department of Water Resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expecting to hit a record for…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army intend to update the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). The WOTUS revision comes after declaring…