…eggs, dairy products, and cotton will remain unchanged or will decrease. Listen to the report below. USDA Inspection Rates to Increase 10% About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-10-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag association’s reaction to the chlorpyrifos ban, a beef…
More CA Farmers Increased Wages to Attract Qualified Farm Labor
Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California In efforts to attract qualified farm labor, California farmers and ranchers have increased their wages due to the chronic employee shortages. In the…
Poultry Workshop Series Begins in Forestville on May 17
…University of California Cooperative Extension. “I think we’re bringing the best combination of practical knowledge from farmer speakers and hearing about their experience and the experience that NCAT has working…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
Source: Western Growers Association In response to the announcement that the California Department of Pesticide Residue (DPR) is acting to ban the use of the insecticide chlorpyrifos, Western Growers President…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…insects are also considered appropriate CSP activities. “CSP helps agricultural producers in California take their conservation activities on their farm or ranch to the next level of conservation stewardship,” said…
Almond Matters: Crop Conditions Looking Good So Far
…weather recently has been a bit more favorable; it’s dried out, it’s warmed up a little bit, and things are looking pretty pleasant,” said Blue Diamond Growers Director of Member…
The California Kitchen: Meyer Lemon and Garlic Haricot Verts
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Meyer Lemon and Garlic Haricot Verts with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Olive…
Cattle Industry’s Beef Quality Assurance Program Develops, Distributes Extensive National Manual
…the cattle industry. The manual and the BQA Program are both managed by the producer education team at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. The…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-09-19
…the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s recent announcement on chlorpyrifos and how the Almond Board of California is this year’s GMA Food Safety Award honoree. Tune in to the show for…
Chlorpyrifos Ban in California Officially Underway
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently announced that the process to ban chlorpyrifos in California is now officially underway. Chlorpyrifos had…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-08-19
…Twitter about it. The California Farm Bureau’s Roadshow and how it could come to an agriculture region near you. Also, get an update on the organic certification cost shares for…
The Western View: Peg Leg’s Legendary Gold
…accomplished horse thief. With his cohorts he’d steal hundreds of horses at a time from the California ranchers, and drive them to Santa Fe. He was a man given…
Almond Update: Food Safety Award Recognizes Industry’s Efforts
The International Association for Food Protection gives the GMA Food Safety Award to an individual or group for highly significant food safety development or in recognition of a long history…