…implementation projects. Also, find out why the direct to consumer method isn’t always the best option for every California producer and hear how California ag is resilient amid the COVID…
Direct to Consumer Not An Option For Every California Producer
…than some financial aid, they are farming as usual and hoping things turn around soon. Listen to the radio report. Direct to Consumer Not An Option For Every California Producer…
CDFA Announces New Dates for Stop QIP Petition Hearing
A new date has been set for the hearing that may determine the future of the Quota Incentive Program (QIP) for dairy farmers. The California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Week in Review: New COVID Workers’ Compensation Rules, Another Record Year for Almonds
Governor Gavin Newsom has moved forward with plans for significant changes to the workers’ compensation system in California with regard to COVID-19. 2020 is shaping up to be another record…
The California Kitchen: Blackened Seared Ahi
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Blackened Seared Ahi with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 ~ 4oz Ahi Steaks TT…
Revised Budget Features Significant Cuts to Close $54 Billion Deficit
Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the revised budget which reflects the turmoil COVID-19 is having on California’s economy. The May Revise details the funding priorities moving forward and features significant…
Regional Conversation Partnership Program Applications Accepted Through May 29
…under the 2018 Farm Bill that’s currently going through 2023,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS State Conservationist in California. “The purpose of RCPP is to look at those watersheds or specific…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-15-20
…after almond bloom have helped set the season up for a strong crop, and learn how you can apply for Farm Bureau’s Ag Innovation Challenge. Tune in to the show…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
Deadline for 2020 consideration is June 5 DAVIS, Calif., May 14, 2020 – The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) in California has received a historic $10 million to help farmers, ranchers…
Farm System Reform Act to Phase Out Large Factory Farms by 2040
…up smaller farms, and lead to fewer choices for consumers. We need to attack this consolidation head-on and give workers, farmers, and consumers bargaining power in our farm and food…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s program is COVID-19 free and is filled with stories covering trade with the UE and…
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
…newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm…
Almond Update: New Acreage, Better Yields Fuels Big Jump in Almond Forecast
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its 2020 Subjective Almond Forecast, and it showed an over 17 percent increase in production over last season. Almond Board of California President and…
Exciting Research to Combat Pierce’s Disease in Vineyards
…recommendations to the California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary on the use of funds collected under the PD/GWSS winegrape assessment. PD/GWSS Board Member Steve McIntyre described a bacterium that…