The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases…
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
…we all need the USMCA to assure the continued strength of the food chain,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said. “By helping California farmers and agricultural businesses, and…
Navel Orange Forecast Down from Last Year
The initial forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is calling for a slightly smaller production year for California navel oranges compared to 2018. The forecast is expecting 76 million,…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Open for 2020
SACRAMENTO (CDFA-September 23, 2019) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts…
Spotted Lanternfly Management Getting ‘Gritty’ in Philly
Spotted lanternfly or lantern fly, (Lycorma delicatula) is a planthopper The general public is pitching in when it comes to the management of a pest that California is keeping an…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting three public stakeholder meetings to provide updates on the Healthy Soils Program and receive comments and suggestions for the next…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…in California back in November 2018, AFT California is looking to expand the program to better suit the needs of women in agriculture throughout the state. “It’s a national initiative…
The California Kitchen: Pear Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pear Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Vinegarette 1 /4 C Pear Vinegar 3…
Best Practices for Getting Food Products into Retail Outlets
Alli Ball hosting a panel on selling food products during the 2019 California Food Expo The process to get food products onto store shelves can be lengthy and difficult, particularly…
California Receives Funding to Support Trade Development
California will be receiving significant funding support to help promote trade development for small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted $600,000 to the California Department of Food…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-20-19
…California receiving significant grant funding to support trade development and details on the bee industry watching for more resistance in mites. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
…Retailers like Kern Machinery where Sill purchased his equipment can help point producers in the right direction to take advantage of assistance programs. The Almond Board of California said these…
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest A Creative Sanitation Reminder
Back for a second year, the Almond Board of California is holding the ‘Mummy Shake’ video contest. The industry is encouraged to make their best ‘Mummy Shake’ parody video to…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…including California Citrus Mutual, California Dairies Inc., and the California Fresh Fruit Association highlighting the importance of repairing the canal. “This project was and is an opportunity for the State…