A new cover crop program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a premium benefit for producers covered by most crop insurance policies. The Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) is…
Successful Rice Planting Season Despite Drop in Acreage
COURTESY: CALIFORNIA RICE COMMISSION Rice planting season has just wrapped up for California growers. Although there was a significant decline in rice acreage planted this year, planting season went off…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting to hit a record for agricultural exports for the fiscal year 2021. According to the quarterly ag trade forecast, U.S. ag exports…
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
If you’ve ever heard the term “macronutrient” short for “macros”, it’s in reference to the nutrient profile of a particular food. Hi I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering possible revisions to the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard, increased…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…
Essential Steps for Starting Your First Vegetable Garden
Some essential steps for starting your first vegetable garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Vegetable gardening at home can be a way to save money while you get…
Debt Relief Initiative to Benefit Hundreds of California Farmers
…explained. “Here in California, the number I was looking at earlier in terms of individual borrowers who might be eligible, was around 400 here in California alone. These would be…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…virus has overcome the resistant qualities of the SW5 gene. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said they need assistance from growers to identify potential solutions….
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
Industry groups are calling on lawmakers to take action on several cattle market concerns. Led by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), dozens of industry groups have sent a letter…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering heat illness signs to watch for and employer standards,…
Public Comment Begin Accepted for Implementation of Proposition 12 Regulations
A 45-day public comment period is underway for proposed regulations to implement Proposition 12. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be accepting feedback on Prop 12 regulations…
Sunflowers are Bold, Beautiful Blooms Needed in the Garden
The bold, beautiful blooms you need in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Flickr image Sunflowers commonly sprout up as buttery yellow and vibrant golds. But, another…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
…expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. Industry groups have expressed concern about proposed changes to federal tax policy, sending a letter to Congressional leadership outlining the…