In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-18-21
…livestock operations, the harsh reality of California wildfire season bolstering a need for climate-smart solutions, and the May budget revise includes increases in funding for climate-smart ag programs at CFDA….
Health Bite: Produce That Hydrates
The weather is warming up and I’m dishing about what produce you can eat to help you stay hydrated. Hi I’m Rachel Eslick with today’s AgNet West Health Bite. It’s…
Natural Pest Traps to Help Rid Unwanted Pests in an Organic Garden
Some natural pest traps to use in an organic garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest There are some homemade pest traps that will help you get rid…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
…most recent truck rate report, shipping rates for getting ag products out of California to other markets were among the highest in the country. Rates for shipping lettuce and other…
The California Kitchen: Simple House Fried Rice
Simple House Fried Rice In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Simple House Fried Rice with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers. Several important programs for agriculture are set to receive substantial investment beyond what…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
Small and very small farming operations are still eligible for On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRR). Personnel from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will provide guidance pertaining to…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
Governor Gavin Newsom made a drought declaration on May 10 covering an additional 39 California counties. Challenging conditions in the Los Angeles port are slowly improving, but there is still…
Another Record Almond Crop Forecasted by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is forecasting another record almond crop for California. The 2021 California Almond Subjective Forecast estimates a three percent increase…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Spurring Grower Conversation
The Almond Board of California has officially entered the podcast world with their “Almond Journey” podcast. ABC’s Senior Director of Global Communications Daren Williams said it wasn’t good enough to…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Summer Chantilly Cream
Perfect Summer Chantilly Cream In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfect Summer Chantilly Cream with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
A new partnership seeks to make a groundwater accounting platform freely available to water users. The California Water Data Consortium (Consortium) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and several state water…
Pre-Harvest Testing Guidance to Bolster Leafy Greens Food Safety
California Leafy Greens Marketing Association (LGMA) recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Recurring E. coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens have increased industry efforts to…