…our food and farming systems to be more equitable for all Californians, while protecting our environment and our farmlands, so California’s agricultural industry can remain competitive for many decades to…
USDA Will Be Engaging Producers About New Hemp Rule
…Production Program contains quite a few changes compared to what growers were working with last year. Several updates have been made to testing parameters as well as compliance levels for…
NASDA Seeking Improvements to Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has made some suggestions to improve the Farmers to Families Food Box program. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack,…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Bring Fungal Pathogen Concerns
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the recent storms that came through California have brought some fungal pathogen concerns. The rainfall that swept over many areas of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-25-21
…market, Vilsack’s idea to use CCC funds for a carbon bank and understanding the basic premise of the California water futures market. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: Regulatory Hurdles for India’s Incredible Market
The Indian market has been a highlight for California almond producers over the last several years. When trade relations between the US and China soured in 2018, shipments of almonds declined to the…
The Western View: Colorado Governor, Activists Target Livestock Producers
They used to say, Don’t Californicate Colorado. Now, we got to say, Don’t Coloradicate California. I have friends and family in Colorado, so with due apologies to them I have…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungus Could Both Positively and Negatively Impact Tomato Genotypes
…some way harmed, like maybe too much of a good thing around, and it made them more susceptible to the disease. That’s definitely not what the growers are wanting.” Listen…
New Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Bill Goes into Effect March 29
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 95 (SB 95), the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave bill, after it was passed by the California Legislature last week. The new mandate…
The California Kitchen: Quick Pickled Slaw
Quick Pickled Slaw In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Quick Pickled Slaw with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Cabbage Head…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-24-21
…CDPR and CDFA, growers paying close attention to disease pressure after statewide rain, and the California avocado market still cooking at home more. Tune in to the show for these…
Voting is Underway for QIP Sunset Referendum
The voting is underway for United Dairy Families of California’s (UDFC) petition to amend and terminate the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP). The decision for the referendum was signed by Secretary…
DWR Issues Allocation Reduction for State Water Project
…SWP contractors. DWR has indicated that the reduction is in response to the ongoing drought conditions California is experiencing. “We are now facing the reality that it will be a…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering bond legislation to improve California’s food system, the new…