Smoke exposure in winegrapes has become a critical issue for the industry. Buyers have regularly been backing out of contract obligations due to assumed damage to winegrape quality. Contract agreements…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering wildfire smoke proving to be dangerous to outdoor employees,…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
…with the development of agricultural innovations. Nineteen different institutions have been awarded grant funding for a total of 24 projects. Several California schooled have been awarded funding through the grant…
Keep Plants Hydrated this Summer and Saving Some Money
Some ways to keep your plants well hydrated this summer while saving yourself some money. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Close up of irrigation pivot system splashing…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
…to the California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan. Parameters of the California FAIR Plan have been expanded to include certain agricultural structures which had previously not been covered….
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
A study tracking regulatory compliance costs in California was recently released, with striking findings. Researchers looked at data from 22 different farms of various sizes in the San Joaquin Valley…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-26-21
…Representative Costa detailing the need the for ag labor solutions and the harsh realities of California’s drought showcased in Western Growers ‘No Water= No Crops’ video series. Tune in to…
Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign
The drought in California isn’t quite fathomable to all. In efforts to showcase the harsh reality producers are experiencing, Western Growers has a new campaign called “No Water = No…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
Producers are receiving more flexibility when it comes to prevented planting payments. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is working to make the practice of cover cropping…
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
The pests and diseases that can wreak havoc on your spinach. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve tried growing spinach before you’re plants have probably come under…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
Industry members are working to prepare for the banning of ag burning in the San Joaquin Valley by 2025, which is expected to be an expensive process. California ports are…
The California Kitchen: McCormick Southwestern Bison Tacos
McCormick Southwestern Bison Tacos In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare McCormick Southwestern Bison Tacos with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the costly process of transitioning away from ag burning,…
Challenges Hurdling Guest Worker Programs
This week lawmakers addressed border security, immigration reform and and challenges with securing a reliable farm workforce. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about the current farm guest workers program challenges…