The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that payments under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) are being suspended. Supplemental CFAP payments of approximately $2.3 billion are being frozen while…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-28-21
…autonomous weeders showing promise in lettuce trials and how to make this season’s almond bloom as successful as 2020. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Western Growers Names Next Class for Future Volunteer Leaders Program
…operations during the second year of the program. The trip is part of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association’s Emerging Leader Development Program. Students of Class 6 will also participate…
Almond Update: Make This Season’s Bloom as Successful as 2020
Almond Board of California‘s Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis held an informational seminar about pollination at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference. She noted how and why last season’s bloom was…
Controlling Pesky Grasses from Creeping in the Garden
…the trench, it will dry out. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Controlling Pesky Grasses from Creeping in the Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks?
…west side of the coastal ranges of Northern and Central California, and in the western foothills of the Sierra, below the snow line. rainfall totals of 8-12 inches will be…
Smoke Taint Research Funded Through Last Spending Bill
…from California, Oregon, and Washington. Devastating wildfires in those states in recent years have created substantial challenges for the wine industry. The additional funding is on top of the $2…
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…Growers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The region experienced strong winds last week with gusts of nearly 100…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…The Environmental Protection Agency is creating the regulatory framework for the industry but it’s still a work in progress. In this episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals (MSOB) program,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering growers’ preparations for the current storm weather, a Perdue…
The California Kitchen: Perfectly Cooked Blackened Pork Loin
Perfectly Cooked Blackened Pork Loin In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfectly Cooked Blackened Pork Loin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Best Indoor Plants Not Requiring a Lot of Light
…Plant is as tough as they get, growing in full shade and with very little water. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Indoor Plants Not…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…grove drains at Petty Ranch from 2019. Courtesy: Chris Sayer After intermittent rainfall over the weekend, growers are preparing for a major rain event to come through California this week….
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
…rule. As directed by the 2018 Farm Bill, the RCPP final rule includes updates to several programs. “The Regional Conservation Partnership Program is a powerful program that enables us to…