Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering biological options for western flower thrips, a robotic harvester…
Several Miniature Tree Varieties That Thrive Indoors
The small tree varieties that will thrive indoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ficus Triangularis Pinterest Variegata By Mark (@markheartsplants)/Pinterest There are several miniature trees that can thrive…
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-18-21
…livestock operations, the harsh reality of California wildfire season bolstering a need for climate-smart solutions, and the May budget revise includes increases in funding for climate-smart ag programs at CFDA….
Health Bite: Produce That Hydrates
The weather is warming up and I’m dishing about what produce you can eat to help you stay hydrated. Hi I’m Rachel Eslick with today’s AgNet West Health Bite. It’s…
Natural Pest Traps to Help Rid Unwanted Pests in an Organic Garden
Some natural pest traps to use in an organic garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest There are some homemade pest traps that will help you get rid…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
…most recent truck rate report, shipping rates for getting ag products out of California to other markets were among the highest in the country. Rates for shipping lettuce and other…
The California Kitchen: Simple House Fried Rice
Simple House Fried Rice In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Simple House Fried Rice with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…as efficiently and as effectively as possible for an investment in agriculture’s ongoing sustainability and resilience.” California currently has a projected surplus of $76 billion. The May Revise budget proposal…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
Small and very small farming operations are still eligible for On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRR). Personnel from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will provide guidance pertaining to…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
Governor Gavin Newsom made a drought declaration on May 10 covering an additional 39 California counties. Challenging conditions in the Los Angeles port are slowly improving, but there is still…
Another Record Almond Crop Forecasted by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is forecasting another record almond crop for California. The 2021 California Almond Subjective Forecast estimates a three percent increase…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-14-21
…almond report predicting another record, and why getting ant control may be more important with another big almond year. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
The THRIVE | Bayer Sustainability Challenge looks to support the development of viable agricultural technologies to make the industry more sustainable. There are two individual tracks for the overall challenge….