A type of honeybee parasite has been found to take iron supplies away from bees, resulting in serious health complications. The Nosema ceranae parasite is one of the most significant…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new walnut variety that mimics Chandler but harvests…
U.S. Forest Service Hosting Week of Invasive Pest Webinars Beginning Today
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting a week-long series of webinars focusing on invasive pests. The webinars begin today and will run through Friday, February 26. Each of the hour-long webinars…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus 2021
Asparagus 2021 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Asparagus 2021 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Bunch Asparagus TT S+…
New, Nutty Twist to Your Morning Cup of Coffee Created by VA Farmers
…Gold Peanut Coffee Peanut coffee is the world’s first coffee alternative made of peanuts. Caffeinated & Caffeine-Free versions available Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. New,…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
…for tomato producers in California. The National Industrial Hemp Council and The Hemp Industries Association are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. With labor a constant concern for California…
FDA Launches Lettuce Sampling Campaign in Yuma County
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will be refocusing lettuce sampling efforts in Yuma County, Arizona. Romaine lettuce samples will be collected from commercial coolers during the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the winery wastewater rule serving as a blanket to…
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
…conservation programs will need to complete form CCC-902. “In California, this new form will be needed for customers who are selected for funding in both EQIP batch periods ending March…
Wild Edible Plants You Can Transform into a Cooking and Baking Flour
…recently fallen or cut tree, never a live one. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Wild Edible Plants You Can Transform into a Cooking and Baking…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) for small and very small farms. OFRRs are meant to help producers better understand the requirements…
Industry Groups Working Towards Establishing Hemp Checkoff
The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) and The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. A survey conducted by the two groups shows there is…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an emergency registration for bacterial blast, the California Avocado…
California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway
Avocado growers are once again being asked to weigh-in with their thoughts about the California Avocado Commission (CAC). The state-mandated referendum vote is held every five years by the California Department of…