Regulatory pressures on California agriculture can have a global impact on consumers. North American Regional Head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness for RaboBank, Roland Fumasi explained that the agriculture industry…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
The parbest vegetables to grow for Herbivore pets and companions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay If you have herbivore pets such as rabbits,…
The California Kitchen: Green Chili Soufflé
Green Chili Soufflé In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Green Chili Soufflé with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Slices of…
Winegrape Oversupply Compounds Issue of Smoke Exposure
…by 30,000 acres to better reflect demand. With wildfires continuing to be a significant concern for California producers, it could create further issues related to contracts and winegrape purchases in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new study that details water use practices in…
Moving Production to Mexico Is Not As Easy As Often Assumed
Moving agricultural production into Mexico is not as simple as is often assumed. Coachella-based Prime Time International has eight locations in Mexico that help the company supply bell peppers year-round….
Pretty Plants that Repel Biting Bugs in Your Garden
Some pretty plants that repel biting bugs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Three pots of herbs: Rosemary, Basil and Mint on a kitchen shelf. Strongly scented plants have…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
The House Agriculture Committee has approved an $8.5 billion disaster assistance bill that will expand aid offered to producers. The legislation would extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus…
Lack of Smoke Exposure Standards Complicate Winegrape Contracts
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…