…the latest Department of Pesticide Regulations report that says Californians are using less pesticide year-over-year. Also, there is a big push to get the USMCA going, the glassy-winged sharpshooter program…
Almond Update: NOW Summit Focuses on Cost and Grower Experience
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting its Navel Orangeworm Summit (NOW) Tuesday, June 18 in Modesto. ABC’s Director of Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis said the event will focus…
Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil
Growing your vegetables takes a lot out of your soil. Cathy Isom fills you in about a few plants that enrich your garden soil. That’s coming up on This Land…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
…will focus on the important highlights from presentations as well as questions raised by industry members. Natalie Krout-Greenburg from the California Department of Food and Agriculture will be providing insight…
Another Step Closer to Understanding Smoke Exposure in Winegrapes
…understand the problem. The committee approved the fiscal year 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill by a vote of 29 to 21. California Association…
Farmers Need New Water Rule, Farm Bureau Tells Senate
The EPA’s latest proposal to define which waters can be regulated by the federal government and which by state and local authorities is a vast improvement over previous efforts, Wyoming…
California Represented in Historical Trade Mission to Colombia
…are on board and ready to connect with potential customers from both Colombia and Panama.” California agricultural interests were represented during the trip, particularly the nut industry. Blue Diamond Growers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-12-19
…Also, a major topic as we move into summer and fire season is around the corner, Brian German talks to the California Association of Winegrape Growers about smoke taint and…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…potential for both public- and private- sector plant breeding programs of every size and sector, from specialty crops to row crops,” said ASTA President & CEO Andy LaVigne. “To fully…
Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court
…named in the lawsuit, including California’s Foster Farms. Other defendants named in the case include House of Raeford Farms, Koch Foods, Claxton Poultry Farms, and Pilgrim’s Pride. There have been…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…California Citrus Mutual, Kenneth Melban of the California Avocado Commission, and Mike Montna from the California Tomato Growers Association. Several Californians have been appointed to APAC, including Rayne Thompson from…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump Signed the Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology Products Executive Order. “Our current regulatory…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Grilled Salmon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect Grilled Salmon Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 each 4 oz Salmon…
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
China Represents Single-Greatest Sales Opportunity in U.S. Pork History Expanding U.S. export markets is vital to the success of American pork producers, but trade disputes with some of our top…