The Almond Board of California (ABC) is releasing two California almond industry acreage reports: USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) 2020 California Almond Acreage Report including the 2021 preliminary bearing…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
Newsom Takes Limited Action in Addressing Drought Conditions
Governor Gavin Newsom has taken limited action to address the drought conditions that California is currently experiencing. During a visit to Lake Mendocino, Governor Newsom has declared a drought emergency…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Earth Day, climate change an opportunity for the dairy…
Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field
The Almond Board of California is hitting the road and rolling out their ‘Industry Roadshow’ as in-person events begin to come back with pandemic restrictions continuing to lesson. ABC’s Senior Manager of…
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
Public investment in agricultural research is vital for addressing the areas that can be ignored by the private sector. A recent report from American Farm Bureau Federation and the Farm…
The California Kitchen: Imusa USA Duck Confit
Imusa USA Duck Confit In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Imusa USA Duck Confit with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the California grape acreage, how to get control of…
Klamath Water Users Brace for Tough Conditions With Low Allocation
Klamath water users have expressed disappointment for the amount of water they will be receiving this year. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced that farmers and ranchers who rely on…
Central Valley Canals Primed to Receive Support for Failing Infrastructure
…support repairs of the Friant-Kern Canal, the Delta Mendota Canal, and the California Aqueduct. “A severe lack of water is causing land to sink throughout California. One harmful effect of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-20-21
…declaring drought in California can be ‘tricky’ and the majority of California dairy producers are using ag byproducts in feed. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
…challenge and provide this designation so our farmers, agriculture workers, and communities can have some certainty and stability in an otherwise tumultuous and scary time.” During a press conference, Costa…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…the hiring of new University of California personnel that specialize in working with small farms. The additional technical assistance and personnel will be instrumental in helping farmers access federal assistance….
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
…on behalf of agriculture. As a Kern County almond farmer, Vice President of Kern County Farm Bureau, and Executive Director for the Water Association of Kern County, Holtermann describes the…