In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, three citrus industry groups have outlined the type of impact that COVID-19 is having on citrus. California Citrus…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-14-20
…conflicts continue as California clashes with federal agencies. Also, we’re chatting with CFBF President Jamie Johansson about the concerns farmers are facing due to COVID-19. Tune in to the show…
Early Blooming Spring Flowers for Your Garden
With gardening on our minds, Cathy Isom gives you quite a list of some early blooming Spring flowers for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Early…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
Farmers across America are feeling the pain of the Coronavirus pandemic. In California, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said COVID-19 social distancing requirements have caused some hurdles for the…
California Prunes Look ‘Very Good’ After A Strong Bloom
California prunes appear to be off to a good start after a strong bloom period. The cooler temperatures during bloom seem to have set the crop up for success as…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…significant contributors to the project include the Almond Board of California, Corteva Agriscience, Valent, and Grow West. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
As Californians stay home to avoid the new coronavirus COVID-19, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is working differently to continue delivering research-based information to Californians across the state. Many educational…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
Temperatures are beginning to warm up and the season is reaching a crucial point for growers planning their vine mealybug management approach. Infestation can occur fairly rapidly because of their…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how California Citrus Mutual is helping the industry protect…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
Farmworkers hoeing potatoes on large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com California Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduced a bill that will aid farmworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic titled “California…
Best Shrubs for Containers for Garden Impact
With it being the time of year to spruce up the garden, Cathy Isom fills you in about the best shrubs for containers. That’s coming up on This Land of…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
After significant market changes related to COVID-19, milk dumping is being reported by dairy producers throughout the country. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is now taking action to reduce some…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…in California have also been forced to dump some of their milk, although AcMoody noted that is has not been a tremendous amount yet. To address the major disparity between…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
A permanent smoke regulation from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is moving forward and industry members have until May 21 to provide comments. The Cal/OSHA Standards Board…