Infrastructure and volunteers are needed to make groundwater recharge successful in California. Many in the agriculture community were disappointed that not all of the surface water storage projects were fully…
Best Flowers to Grow for a Bee Garden
In her previous program Cathy Isom let you know about raising your own Queen Bee. She continues her series today filling you in about the best and most beautiful flowers…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
WASHINGTON, (USDA/FSA) – Agricultural producers reported they were not able to plant crops on more than 19.4 million acres in 2019, according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
The California Kitchen: Vegetable Noodles Ratatouille with a Lemon Gastrique
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetable Noodles Ratatouille with a Lemon Gastrique with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: All Julienned…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
(USDA/APHIS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing initial plans to carry out new animal health activities using resources provided by…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-12-19
…during the trade war with China and why the EPA is saying California’s glyphosate labeling is misleading. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
Beekeeper is holding plate with queen cells. Beekeeping queen cell for larvae of queen bees. Beekeeper in apiary with frame with sealed queen bees, ready to go out for breeding…
Overruled: EPA Trumps California’s Cancerous Glyphosate Labeling
…product is a cancer risk. The issuing guidance to registrants specifically highlights California’s Proposition 65 as creating a misunderstanding with the public as to what type of risks are involved…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-09-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the top 2 CAL/OSHA agriculture citations, the value of…
Wool Industry Adversely Affected by AB 1066 Overtime Rules
…to the unique nature of the occupation. However, the California Department of Industrial Relations recently removed the sheepherder exemption. The California Wool Growers Association (CWGA) has expressed concern that the…
CAL/OSHA Top Citation for 2017-18 in Ag Industry
Agriculture Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California Every year California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CAL/OSHA) releases a report with details of the top-cited violations across several industries for…
Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers Market Week
…more than 8,700 farmers markets in the United States, and California leads the way with 760 markets throughout the state. Shopping at a farmer’s market can help stimulate local economies,…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
Along with telling you about the different varieties, Cathy Isom lets you know how to start growing your own Brussel Sprouts at home. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering almond hulls potentially improving eggs, CSI SmartWater curbing ag…