…17 Cooperative Extension farm advisors and specialists, as well as a pomology professor from Fresno State, and also incorporates input from growers. Listen to the radio report below. New California…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
The Department of Water Resources has reduced the allocation for the State Water Project from 10 to five percent. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as…
The California Kitchen: Twice Cooked Broccoli Florets
Twice Cooked Broccoli Florets In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Twice Cooked Broccoli Florets with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…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…
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…
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…