…their families, and public health.” California Department of Food and Agriculture Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffit says the cost of the program is covered by federal and local entities. Listen to…
Almond Update: Virtual Conference Set to Mimic Past Events
From the Almond Board of California: This summer, the Almond Board of California announced that The Almond Conference 2020 will be held in a virtual conference setting on December 8…
The Western View: Compared to 1876, This Election is Tame
…California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
The Price Reform in Cattle Economics (PRICE) Act was recently introduced in the House of Representatives. The act is a means for improving cattle market conditions. Representative Dusty Johnson introduced…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
…will receive assistance for improving water quality across California. NRCS will be working to provide financial and technical resources to producers in the targeted areas. “We see a positive impact…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Brussels Sprouts
Untamed Brussels Sprouts In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Untamed Brussels Sprouts with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 LB Brussels…
Canada Implementing New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley Growers
…to leafy greens from California. The importation of leafy green products from California is limited to those supplied by certified members of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). Members…
CDFA Teams with UC Davis to Provide Additional Smoke Testing
The University of California, Davis and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are teaming up to provide more smoke testing options for agriculture. The overwhelming number of wildfires…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for 2020 CalAgPlate Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting proposals for this year’s California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. Every year the program provides approximately $250,000…
Friant-Kern Canal Repair Bill – SB 559 – Vetoed by Governor Newsom
…The bill was returned without the Governor’s signature on September 28. “As established in the Water Resilience Portfolio, state agencies are holistically assessing the needs of all of California’s water…
Farm Groups Encourage Continued WTO Membership
…Federation, National Meat Institute, WineAmerica, and U.S. Dairy Export Council. The group notes that the transition in WTO leadership presents an opportunity for essential reform. In selecting the next WTO…
Week in Review: Buyers Weary of Winegrapes, No More Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035
…executive order, this time prohibiting the sales of new gas-powered vehicles and equipment over the next 25 years. The rising costs of production in California are making other states more…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-02-20
…report from the California table Grape Industry, an update from the Federal Drug Administration on nutrition labels, and an upcoming meeting that is going virtual. Also in the interview segment,…
Smoke Exposure: ‘Get Out of Jail Free Card’ for Winegrape Buyers
Another year of catastrophic wildfires in California is once again raising concern about smoke exposure in winegrapes. President and CEO of Allied Grape Growers, PowerPoint Presentation Jeff Bitter said there…