The Western Agricultural Processors Association has voiced concerns about the proposed mill assessment increase, detailing the challenges a tiered system would create for farmers. Shifting consumer trends have helped dictate…
Organic Sales Hit New Record of Nearly $62 Billion in 2020
Organic sales hit a new milestone in 2020, reaching a sales value of $61.9 billion. The figure represents a 12.4 percent increase over 2019, according to a report from the…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Tempura
Cauliflower Tempura In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Cauliflower Tempura with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 32 OZ Carbonated Water 1/2…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering pesticide events to keep an eye on, a biocontrol…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
There are pesticide related events the public should keep in mind. The first is a public conference on June 28 and 29 held by California Department of Food and Agriculture for…
Registration Still Open for WAPA Annual Meeting in Monterey
…covering a variety of important industry issues. “Unfortunately, it’s California, so it’s going to be a regulatory and legislative-loaded up agenda. We’re going to be talking about the issues that…
Common Mistakes to You Need to Avoid When Raising Sheep
…shelter is another common mistake. It doesn’t need to be fancy. Just something that will keep them sheltered and shaded. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
USDA Moves Forward with Debt Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…Loan Programs and Farm Storage Facility Loan Program. Section 1006 of ARPA provides funding directed at working to provide equity within USDA. The agency will initially be making approximately 13,000…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…sustainability. A similar letter signed by 50 members of Congress was also sent in support of funding for farm and food system businesses. “The pandemic has underscored the need to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-27-21
…the benefits of off-ground almond harvesting, and a new cost study that’s now available for organic alfalfa hay. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
…plant breeding research projects through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program. NIFA director Dr. Carrie Castille said that the projects will help to advance crop production efficiency and product…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Offers A Multitude of Benefits
Industry members are consistently working to implement methods to improve sustainability and environmental stewardship within almond production. Senior Manager of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
A new cost study tool has been released looking at the costs and returns of organic alfalfa production in California. With about 900 million pounds of organic milk produced in…
What Makes Coleus a Unique and Showy Tropical Plant
…combos. Most coleus prefer a location where they will receive morning sun but some shade in the afternoon. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. What Makes…