For nearly 20 years the Wine Origins Alliance (WOA) has been working to protect the integrity of wine region names around the world, working with California groups such as Sonoma…
Another Strong Year for Plant-Based Food
…Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association, sales of plant-based products totaled nearly $4.5 billion between April 2018 and April 2019. The increase in sales is even greater…
NVV Further Sustainability Efforts with Porto Protocol Commitment
Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has become the first North American wine trade association to join the effort of the Porto Protocol. Established by Adrian Bridge of Taylor’s Port, the Porto…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-23-19
…avocado industry, beginning beekeeping classes available at UC Davis and the DWR releasing the final California Water Plan Update 2018. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
The Western View: Storming Area 51? Bad Idea
…written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
SACRAMENTO (CAWG Foundation) – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation has awarded $31,500 in college scholarships to eight students. The scholarships are awarded annually to students whose parent…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…can provide better overall market stability and milk balancing in California. “Our organizations have worked closely over the past decade as the dairy industry in California, the U.S. and the…
Almond Update: IPM Tools Key to Industry Sustainability
Sustainability goals set by the Almond Board of California will rely heavily on proper integrated pest management. UC Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Director of Statewide Integrated Pest Management…
Significant Increase in Prune Production Forecast
Based on a survey of dried plum growers conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the 2019 crop forecast is calling for a significant increase in tonnage from last…
USMCA Would Allow ‘Cage-Free Wines’
…a message to other providences not to go try to do that.” Allied Grape Grower’s President Jeff Bitter said the language is obviously a good thing for the California wine…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
…USDA are in California, Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Broccolini
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Grilled Broccolini with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Bunch Broccolini TT S+P TT Lemon…
Transform Registration for California Cotton on Hold Despite EPA Approval
…little bit more work,” said Director of Regulatory Affairs for the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), Jodi Devaurs. “We have additional reviews and analysis that have to be…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently toured a farm in San Diego to better understand how California avocados are produced and learn more about what types of challenges the…