Last week California lawmakers enacted a budget action that will provide much-needed support for small and underserved producers. Senate Bill 85 contains significant support for wildfire suppression efforts as well…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the…
Week in Review: Drought Declaration Dispute, Biden to Bolster USDA Funding
…as a win for California’s business community. The FDA published a report as a follow-up of their initial findings from E. coli outbreaks stemming from the Central Coast of California….
Central Coast Water Board Approves Ag Order 4.0
…other areas of California. The Central Coast Water Board has indicated it will approach implementation “from an adaptive management perspective.” In a press release, Board Chair Dr. Jean-Pierre Wolff said…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what…
Ag Byproducts Proving to Be Immensely Popular As Dairy Feed
A recent survey of California dairies provides some context for how popular ag byproducts are as a feed for dairy cows. Using information from the California Department of Food and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how USDA plans to help California’s water needs after…
Still Time to Submit Comment on Farmer-and Rancher-Led Climate Solutions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comment on a recent draft report on Farmer and Rancher Led Climate Solutions. CDFA held multiple stakeholder meetings back…
Prop 65 Preliminary Injunction ‘A Big Victory’ for Business Community
A recent decision pertaining to Proposition 65 is being described as a win for California’s business community. The case centers around acrylamide and the need for Prop 65 warnings on…
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
…light of the recent water allocation announcement to California farmers and growers, we are writing to share our concerns and respectfully request that your administration take steps to address this…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-15-21
…California Pollinator Coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
Held annually at the California Capitol, Capitol Ag Day is a chance to celebrate the state’s diverse agriculture industry and speak to the challenges farmer’s across the state face. The…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
Last week, the California Pollinator Coalition was announced to the industry. Three groups will headline the efforts, one of which being the California Department of Food and Agriculture. California Ag Secretary Karen…
Tasty Fruits that Ripen in the Springtime
…bees, it’s also a time when several fruity favorites reach their pinnacle. Apricots are a delicious late spring treat. In Southern California, they can be found as early this month…