Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering rural broadband opportunities for California, overcoming climate challenges in…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
…trees of a lot of the nutrition and vigor.” This fall has been noticeably drier than the past few years, where areas of California experienced at least a few days…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…better track temperature and precipitation changes. Keeping that information in mind will allow growers to prepare their farming systems in a way to better adapt to the changes ahead. “What…
Almond Update: Sustainability Goals One Year Later
The Almond Board of California announced aggressive sustainability goals for the industry last December. Next month’s 2019 Almond Conference will mark one year into work to achieve those goals. Almond Board of California’s…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
(CFBF) — Committee approval of an agricultural immigration bill marks an important step for California farmers, their employees and their families, the California Farm Bureau Federation said. CFBF President Jamie…
The California Kitchen: Cranberry Gele
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cranberry Gele with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 pounds fresh Cranberries One Qt Orange…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
…any substantial enforcement action on their production. Many growers are anxiously awaiting more clarity on the issue of CBD oil and how that will affect the evaluation of potential crop…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-20-19
…growers interested in hemp production and details on sterile insect technology and drones.Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Five Steps to Eliminate Nutria Threat
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is working to eliminate the nutria threat that has been growing since the species was first rediscovered in California in 2017. Through…
Getting Rid of Those Pesky Garden Moles
…are Marigolds, Narcissus, Fritillaria, Allium family and Castor beans. In addition, using essential oils such as eucalyptus or mint oil can help deter moles. Soak cotton balls in the oil…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Korean Short Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Untamed Korean Short Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Lbs Pork Baby Back…
Central Valley Grower Making Strides in Hop Production
…a positive response, with demand likely to increase as more breweries look for California grown hops. Parnagian noted that in their second year they are producing around 500 pounds per…
The Western View: November is Veterans Month
…Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine….
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…dry peas, extra-long staple cotton, flaxseed, lentils, long grain and medium grain rice, millet, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, rapeseed, rye, safflower, sesame seed, small and large chickpeas, sorghum, soybeans, sunflower…