What’s left on the to do list for gardens this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Now that Fall has arrived there are still a few things…
VofV: Building Autonomous Farm Tractors…and Totally Winning
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Health Bite: Fall Season Vegetables
With some of the most tasty and healthy vegetables in season, fall is a fantastic time to try new produce. Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite….
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
Enforcement of mandatory inspections of California walnuts is being suspended after a recent action from the California Walnut Board (CWB). Working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a report on the continuing development of a statewide Pesticide Notification Network, information…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
A new climate-smart initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being applauded by agricultural organizations. Announced last week, the program’s goal is to expand the deployment of…
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
…a motion to dismiss by the USDA, writing that the ranchers have successfully alleged they have “associational standing” to challenge USDA’s practices. The case will proceed through discovery. R-CALF USA…
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $30 million in an effort to support organic farmers and ranchers. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is…
California Agricultural Leadership Program Selects 51st Class
The 51st class of the California Agricultural Leadership Program have been selected and will soon begin their journey through the leadership development experience. The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation recently announced the selection…
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
How to care for your homegrown pineapple plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you don’t live in a warm enough climate, pineapples make an excellent container…
Signing of AB 888 Celebrated by Industry Members
…services for livestock producers. The measure was sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). “While consumer meat preferences continue to change, this bill provides greater flexibility for California’s livestock…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-04-21
…a viable approach for mitigating the effects of HLB, and a report on California’s efforts to engage on meat processing issues. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
USDA Announces ASF Vaccine Candidate
…must go through the APHIS regulatory approval process for use in U.S. swine. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. USDA…
AFBF: No Methane Tax on Animals in Reconciliation Bill
…that such a tax would undoubtedly put family farms out of business.” Information posted to social media claim the bill included a per-head tax on livestock. The National Association of…