…MFP and Farm Bill programs and Western Growers’ response to the trade deal with Japan. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Trucking Shortage Projected to Worsen Over Next Decade
By Ronald Wilfred Jansen/Shutterstock A recent report from the American Trucking Association (ATA) notes that the trucking industry is suffering from a significant lack of drivers. Unless something is done…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…are available and the need for more options. “EPA is committed to helping hemp growers obtain the tools needed to support and increase commercial production,” said Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, assistant…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
…prompted several environmental groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Humane Society of the United States, and EarthJustice to respond by suing the U.S. Department of the Interior. California…
First Annual California Food Expo Less Than Two Weeks Away
…California Food Expo was based on input from their retail advisory council and the board of directors comprised of a diverse range of food companies. “Retailers define ‘local’ as ‘California,’…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-26-19
…EPA’s Glyphosate report, the tomato deal with the U.S. and Mexico and get details on the final mapped cotton acreage for the state. Tune in to the show for these…
Final Mapped California Cotton Acreage
Cotton field in the San Joaquin Valley The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pink Bollworm Program recently released the final mapped numbers for 2019 cotton, including the pima and upland acreage splits. Final…
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
…be invested in California in a total of 15 projects: 14 solar array systems and one upgrade of a refrigeration and heat recovery system. Some of the California recipients include…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…the specifics which may benefit California’s 4th leading export from the state. The California Walnut Commission (CWC) has remained engaged with USTR throughout the process, most recently with the Administration’s…
The California Kitchen: Prime Beef with Steak Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Prime Beef with Steak Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: BEEF 2 Lbs Prime…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a trade mission to Mexico for California specialty crop…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
An outbound trade mission to California’s southern neighbor for specialty crop suppliers is coming up in a few months. The California Center for International Trade Development, also known as CITD, is putting…
More Virulent Newcastle Discovered
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced another discovery of virulent Newcastle disease at a retail feed store in western San Bernardino County. The discovery was made on August…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…make California wines so popular. With nearly 5,000 wineries in the state, California is the world’s fourth-largest wine producer and the source of over 80 percent of the country’s total…