Courtesy UC Riverside University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) UC Riverside is testing whether a sesame seed-sized wasp can control a pest that could seriously damage California crops including wine, walnuts,…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…a collaborative effort of multiple state agencies to help advance methods for increasing the health of soils in California. The program is funded through the California Climate Investments and the…
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
…companies and organization including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers, the California Association of Winegrape Growers, and Blue Diamond Almonds. “USMCA will benefit the U.S. agriculture and food industry…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-14-19
In today’s show, we have a first look at Produce Safety Rule inspections which recently started, what you need to know about the checks. Oddly enough, more California almonds are…
What You Need for Produce Safety Rule Inspections
…last three years. WAPA Director of Food Safety Priscilla Rodriguez just talked to one of the California Department of Food and Agriculture inspectors to see how the inspections are going. “He…
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Perfect Lasagna
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetarian Perfect Lasagna with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Roasted Tomatoes 2 C…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-13-19
…the latest Department of Pesticide Regulations report that says Californians are using less pesticide year-over-year. Also, there is a big push to get the USMCA going, the glassy-winged sharpshooter program…
Almond Update: NOW Summit Focuses on Cost and Grower Experience
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting its Navel Orangeworm Summit (NOW) Tuesday, June 18 in Modesto. ABC’s Director of Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis said the event will focus…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
…will focus on the important highlights from presentations as well as questions raised by industry members. Natalie Krout-Greenburg from the California Department of Food and Agriculture will be providing insight…
Another Step Closer to Understanding Smoke Exposure in Winegrapes
…understand the problem. The committee approved the fiscal year 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill by a vote of 29 to 21. California Association…
California Represented in Historical Trade Mission to Colombia
…are on board and ready to connect with potential customers from both Colombia and Panama.” California agricultural interests were represented during the trip, particularly the nut industry. Blue Diamond Growers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-12-19
…Also, a major topic as we move into summer and fire season is around the corner, Brian German talks to the California Association of Winegrape Growers about smoke taint and…
Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court
…named in the lawsuit, including California’s Foster Farms. Other defendants named in the case include House of Raeford Farms, Koch Foods, Claxton Poultry Farms, and Pilgrim’s Pride. There have been…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…California Citrus Mutual, Kenneth Melban of the California Avocado Commission, and Mike Montna from the California Tomato Growers Association. Several Californians have been appointed to APAC, including Rayne Thompson from…