An impressive tree grinding demonstration showed growers the possibility of capturing organic matter from orchard removal. University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources hosted the event where IronWolf…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
…job! In a recent article in the Washington DC-based publication POLITICO, it was estimated that in California alone there are over 23,000 produce farms that will need to be brought…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
New Coverage Lowers Risk for Producers and Strengthens Farm Safety Net Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production, by expanding…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Amaretto Pecan Truffle
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing chocolate amaretto pecan truffle with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips, 1 Vanilla…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Miss America and Child Nutrition
…America and Child Nutrition From: American Farm Bureau Federation.org Farm Bureau Backs Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell’s ‘Healthy Children, Strong America’ Platform The American Farm Bureau Federation and American Farm…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Lobster Tail
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook the Perfect Lobster Tail with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 8oz Lobster Tail ¼ lb. Butter 1 T…
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
…seminars, and Wednesday’s Budweiser After-Hours party featuring country artist Jon Pardi. Next year, World Ag Expo will be held February 14-16, 2017 at the International Agri-Center grounds in Tulare, California….
Indoor Farms Creates Optimal Environment
Indoor Farms of America Makes Aeroponic System Public at World Ag Expo Indoor Farms of America was at the 2016 World Ag Expo showing its vertical aeroponic farm system. CEO…
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
…about California Almonds and the drought now appear more consistently in news coverage. The Almond Board of California (ABC) continues to see negative views and misinformation daily, but the influence…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 16
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
National Almond Day
…plantings near Sacramento, Monterey and Los Angeles showed promise and a new industry was born for California growers. Today, the state of California is the biggest producer of the world’s…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…round of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) created by the 2014 Farm Bill. California is receiving more than $30 million of the funding, including $8 million for conservation projects…
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
…meaningful employment when entering the civilian workforce. Since 2009, USDA has provided $466.8 million in farm loans to help more than 6,868 veterans purchase farmland, buy equipment, and make repairs…