The EPA abused and distorted the normal rule making process to pre-determine the outcome of its highly controversial “Waters of the U.S.” rule, American Farm Bureau Federation General Counsel Ellen…
Farming in Urban Areas
Today, Cathy Isom tells us about some areas that are bringing the farm to the big city. Urban Farming…
No Changes in USDA/NASS June Citrus Crop Forecast for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington D.C. delivered the June citrus crop forecast. There were no changes for California in this the next to last crop forecast of this season. The July…
Agri View: Farm Size
Everett Griner talks about “acres” not defining farm size in today’s Agri View. Farm Size…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…Secretary Jewell announced a partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the veteran-based organization Team Rubicon to provide wildland firefighter training to assist in wildland firefighting efforts this…
CDFA’s Commitment to Eradicate the Japanese Beetle
Photo by Bruce Marlin The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently working on a pair of Japanese beetle eradication projects in Sacramento County, in the communities of…
The California Kitchen: Pasta with Fresh-Made Tomato Sauce
…grated Parmesan, optional Freshly ground black pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pasta with Fresh-Made Tomato Sauce For this…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 9
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…
“Real California Milk Month” Recipes
It’s June National Dairy Month and California’s Gov. Brown has just announced that June is also “Real California Milk Month.” In honor of this holiday, here are California dairy-inspired recipes…
Know Your Soil
Cathy Isom tells you what you need to know about soil before you buy, build or farm it. Know Your Soil For more information on soil surveys, go to websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Oscar Gonzales, today announced that producers who apply for FSA farm loans also will be offered the opportunity…
The California Kitchen: Peach Tomato Salsa
…lime juice 1 teaspoon minced, seeded jalapeño 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Peach Tomato Salsa…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Monday, June 15, 2015. “Through the county committees, farmers…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 8
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…