…Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal.Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of farmers’ engagement with lawmakers, a few things…
Almond Update: Being Thankful in a Tumultuous Year
It may be hard to reflect on 2020 tomorrow and identify some things you are thankful for. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott agrees but said there…
Different Varieties of Pomegranates to Grow
…commercial pomegranate varieties grown in California. ‘Early Wonderful’ is red-skinned and large, it can be a little tart. ‘Balegal’ is pale-skinned with large fruit that gets about four inches in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of farmers’ engagement with lawmakers, a few…
Thanksgiving Meal Cost Down Four Percent from 2019
…the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) still performed its annual cost survey. The 35th annual survey looks at all the traditional foods that make up the Thanksgiving Day meal. For…
New Western Growers Partnership Looks to Accelerate Agtech Innovation
…ultimately, solve the issues our growers are facing.” WGCIT is an agtech incubator headquartered in Salinas, California. Agri-TechE is the leading agri-tech innovation network in the United Kingdom. The partnership…
Food Safety Collaboration Announced to Study E. Coli
A new food safety collaboration was recently announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Partners include the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the University of California, Davis,…
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
A type of resistance-breaking tomato spotted wilt virus is continuing to spread through production areas of California. The virus has been an issue for growers for a number of decades,…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
…Federation (AFBF), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, and National Farmers Union. FACA has grown to include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, National Alliance…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal.Today’s show is filled with stories including details on the adoption of the emergency regulation for COVID-19…
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
…sits at the head of California’s largest water system—the Central Valley Project. Not only will the project benefit farms, communities and the environment, it will provide ample opportunities for smarter…
Interesting Facts About One of the World’s Oldest Fruits
…Thought to have originated in Persia, they were taken to the Mediterranean, Africa, Afghanistan, and China, gaining in popularity along the way. Introduced by Spanish missionaries to California in the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including details on the adoption of the emergency regulation for…