In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have an opportunity to get good weed control with bloom around the corner. Preventative control measures such as preemergent…
USDA Announces Hemp Final Rule, Formalizing Regulatory Requirements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the formal requirements for hemp production in the United States. The hemp final rule largely reflects the interim final rule that was…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to serve as the next Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Bronaugh currently serves as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-20-21
…safety research, details of the streamlined H-2A rule, and a new sustainability guide that has been released for the feed industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
The California Kitchen: Spanish Paella 2021
Spanish Paella 2021 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Spanish Paella 2021 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 3 T Vegetable…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…the campaign and the produce industry has already responded promisingly. $5 million has been donated by over 30 groups including associations such as Western Growers, the California Avocado Commission and…
Deadline for CFBF Scholarship Applications Coming Up February 1
The deadline to submit an application for scholarship opportunities through the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation is coming up soon. A total of 40 scholarships were awarded last year to students all…
Treating More Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
Common plant pathogens and how to treat them naturally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rust blight is easy to identify because of the hue that gives it…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
A final rule was recently issued that will update the H-2A certification program. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the amendments on January 15. The announcement comes after extensive…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known simply as the FARMER program is set to receive significant state support. The $227 billion budget recently proposed by Governor…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show includes a Making Sense of Biologicals episode on entomopathogenic fungi in a rotational program,…
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
…sessions and 100 expert speakers. Presentations will cover a variety of topics including supply chain resilience, managing risk and ensuring sustainability, along with innovation, technology, and productivity. Listen to the…
How to Treat Some Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
Common plant pathogens and how to treat them naturally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A potato leaflet showing late blight infection caused by Phytophthora infestans on a…
Wildland Fire Subcabinet Established Through Executive Order
An Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump will establish a Wildland Fire Subcabinet to improve interagency coordination. The Executive Order on Establishing The Wildland Fire Management Policy Committee aims…