Continuing to build out his cabinet, President-elect Joe Biden announced that Katherine Tai will be nominated as the next U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). If confirmed, it would make Tai the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering two new proposed climate change bills, new research targeting…
The Many Uses of a Seasonal Fruit During the Holidays
…homemade holiday projects that could help to make the house more festive and the holiday more eco-friendly. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. The Many Uses…
Public Comment Sought for Water Quantity in the West
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Acting NRCS Chief Kevin Norton will be hosting a virtual public listening session on Thursday, December 17. The forum will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time. Norton…
Beef Industry Largely Rebounding from Initial Pandemic Challenges
The beef industry is largely rebounding from the initial challenges that COVID-19 presented earlier in the year. The pandemic created a significant strain on the beef supply chain early on….
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
https://www.youtube.com/embed/J3OpKdz5er0 The latest update to a video series detailing the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has recently been released. The bilingual SGMA video series is available on…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…types of production and understands the importance of respecting farmers and ranchers as partners worthy of support in the race to achieve sustainability goals.” Prior to his first tenure as…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
…by CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP) and State Organic Program (SOP). CDFA analysis found the presence of Diquat and Glyphosate in the product. The notice states that “Sale and…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have ample opportunity to make their fall herbicide applications. California has experienced very little rainfall for the current water…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Chick-fil-A suit against chicken producers for price-fixing, animal activists…
Herbs and Veggies that can be Grown, Even When it Snows
…1/3 of what you plant to inclement weather. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Herbs and Veggies that can be Grown, Even When it Snows Sponsored…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
…total, there were only 407 California operations enrolled. Enrollment in the program can still be done through the USDA-FSA website. The voluntary risk management program for dairy producers was authorized by…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Salmon Lox
Smoked Salmon Lox In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Salmon Lox with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Hickory Wood Chips…
The Western View: Wait a Minute
…a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western…