It has been another strong year for plant-based alternatives to meat, seafood and dairy products, with sales up more than 11 percent year-over-year. According to a report commissioned by the…
Raising Royal Palm Turkeys for Meat or for Show?
Royal Palm turkey is ornamental, exhibition bird with a unique appearance, largely white with bands of metallic black Cathy Isom continues her series about raising turkeys for meat or profit….
NVV Further Sustainability Efforts with Porto Protocol Commitment
…and improving sustainability efforts. Stults highlighted their involvement in the Napa Green sustainability certification program, as well as working with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography in analyzing historical Napa Valley…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
…improved and more affordable H-2A guest-worker program. Currently, farmers with year-round worker needs, such as dairy and livestock, are unable to use the program and that’s not right. An adequate…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-23-19
…avocado industry, beginning beekeeping classes available at UC Davis and the DWR releasing the final California Water Plan Update 2018. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
The Western View: Storming Area 51? Bad Idea
…written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and…
Perfect Turkey for Small Scale Farming
If you may be considering getting into farming turkeys, Cathy Isom gives some pointers about the perfect turkey for the small scale farmer. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering water management, Cal OSHA passing the Wildfire Protection Emergency…
Raising Your Own Turkeys for Meat and Profit
With the holiday season right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about the holiday main dish. Cathy Isom has a bit of advice about raising your own…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…California wine community. The four-year scholarships are $8,000 each for students attending a University of California or California State University campus. Additional $2,000 scholarships were awarded this year to two…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…Promotion Program (ATP) to help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets. In May, President Trump authorized USDA to provide up to $16 billion in programs to support…
New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board has unanimously approved new regulations pertaining to wildfires and smoke exposure. The decision comes after an emergency rulemaking proposal was…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-19-19
…nominations, U.S. Secretary Perdue and avocados as well as significant changes in the H2-A program proposal. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Easy, Quick Way to Water Your Garden
Cathy Isom fills you in about an easy and quick way to water your garden without spending a ton of money. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Easy,…