…and mild. If you’re going for the best sweet peppers, try Bell Boy, California Wonder, Sweet Banana, and Gypsy. Early Pimento is also a gardeners favorite because of their consistent…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, National Milk Producers Federation, and Western Growers Association. A copy of the letter was also sent to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, as well as…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a California court giving the EPA a deadline to…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
The University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program is once again offering support for innovative pilot projects. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources has reinstated the program after a 10-year pause…
Best Carrot Varieties to Grow in the Garden
…them into one packet. This is perfect for gardeners who can’t make up their mind! Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Carrot Varieties to Grow…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
California Senators have unveiled a $3.4 billion drought relief package to address the hardships created by ongoing dry conditions. The Senate Budget Plan on Drought, Safe Drinking Water, Water Supply…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
With rice acreage down this year, it presents an opportunity for growers to address weed issues, particularly weedy rice. University of California advisors are suggesting the fallowing of fields where…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering state budgeting for CDFA sustainability programs, USDA launching a…
Bids Being Accepted for TEFAP Fresh Produce Packages
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting bids for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Pandemic Assistance funding has been made available to supplement the TEFAP program for the remainder…
Some of the Best Conifers You Can Plant in the Yard
…Land of Ours program here. Some of the Best Conifers to Plant in the Yard Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. The California Farm Water Coalition has pointed out that…
AIM for Climate Initiative to Spur Global Ag Research
Plans were announced to launch the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate, known as the AIM for Climate initiative during the recent Leaders Summit on Climate. The initiative is aimed at…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…past two years through the program. On-Farm Trials are a separate component of the national CIG Classic grants program. NRCS will be making $15 million available to the CIG Classic…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering President Biden nominating a California ag professional for a…