Statement from California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones SACRAMENTO, (CDFA-September 6, 2019) — An ongoing investigation has determined that infected birds moved from within the virulent Newcastle disease (VND) quarantine…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
Rep. Jim Costa addresses the California State Board of Food and Agriculture The California State Board of Food and Agriculture held another public comment session last week in Fresno to…
China Files Another WTO Complaint Over American Tariffs
…WTO rules, China will firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,” Beijing’s commerce ministry said in a statement. “These American tariffs seriously violate the consensus reached by the leaders of…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-09-19
…Affairs Ted McKinney recent comments on trade, a study that found conservation cover to be economically beneficial for almond orchards and how prior work set California strawberries up for international…
The California Kitchen: Cuban Style Lechon (Pork)
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cuban Style Lechon (Pork) with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Mojo: 2 Bulbs Garlic 1…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-06-19
…California strawberries helped to open the first ever Costco in China. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…showcasing ongoing research projects across California. The final day of the conference will feature presentations on soil and salinity management, along with irrigation design and maintenance. Listen to the report…
Almond Update: Maintaining Relationship Amid China Trade Dispute
…Almond Board of California recently visited the China Chamber of Commerce at their annual China International Tree Nuts Conference. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said it’s a significant trip…
Hemp Industry Concerns Regarding Senate Bill 153
…on behalf of the California Hemp Foundation and the California Hemp Association, highlighting some of the issues they see with the legislation. “Where we’re most concerned is, there is absolutely…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Video by: Indigo Agriculture https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=16&v=McAsZQtWLm0 Sponsored Content CIR…
Nearly Half of California Hemp Acreage Registered in Kern County
Kern County has inadvertently become the hemp capital of California, having more hemp acreage registered than any other county by a significant margin. With the recent legalization of industrial hemp…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
Last week California Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) continued with its forward momentum, advancing from the California Assembly Appropriations Committee by a vote of 13 to five. The legislation that…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-03-19
…benefits of healthy soil practices, agriculture land values that are continuing to rise and details on Kern County growing nearly half of California’s registered hemp acreage. Tune in to the…