A relatively new prune cultivar is showing quite a bit of promise for California growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro said the Yolo Gold…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…supply chain.” The COVID relief legislation includes several provisions that will benefit the agricultural sector and rural communities. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist, John Newton has indicated that nearly…
Researchers Looking at Methods for Managing Tadpole Shrimp in Rice
…grower might have to reseed a field which is never very successful,” said Luis Espino, UC Cooperative Extension Rice Farm Advisor. “Most of the time, once they get you one…
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
Heliae Agriculture is joining the month-long celebration of the Farm City Newsday podcast’s 1,000th episode. The company has partnered with AgNet West in providing $5,000 worth of their product PhycoTerra…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Vilsack’s thoughts on trade with China post-Trump, a…
Data Shows that Citrus Tarping Having Positive Impact on ACP Movement
…in place. The California Department of Food and Agriculture implemented the bulk citrus tarping requirement in 2017 after a recommendation from the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee. Data shows…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…don’t control the prices they are paid for their products and those raising livestock have legitimate questions about pricing,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a news…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port congestion in California. The focus of the investigation is related to detention and demurrage practices of ocean carriers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the CA representatives on House Ag Committee subcommittee rosters,…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…includes E-Verify for agricultural employers, demonstrating our industry’s commitment to a long-term labor solution.” The National Milk Producers Federation, California Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, and California Fresh…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a collaborative exchange project that looks at dairy sustainability,…
Week in Review: Snow and Water Levels Nowhere Near Average, Ag Burning to End
…San Joaquin Valley. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have bred a new walnut variety for California growers. California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year, with…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Tenderloin
Smoked Tenderloin In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Tenderloin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 LBs Tenderloin or Petite…
E.M. Tharp, WAE Announce Scholarship Winners
…also attended leadership conferences and camp. Upon entering high school, Nagel joined FFA. He continued to show Market Swine, was a member of the Farm Power and Welding CDE teams,…