…time when farmers, ranchers and organizations are planning their year. California Farm Bureau’s Manager of Federal Policy Josh Rolph explains the next steps of implementation of the Farm Bill. Shutdown…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
Views from Spina and Uesugi Pumpkin Patches Gilroy-based Uesugi Farms issued a statement on its website saying that due to market conditions and factors outside of their control, they will be…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-24-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
…current policy, but they are added to the regulation for transparency. Clarifying that determinations do not have to cover the entire farm tract, but only the area of the farm…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
Several Resource Conservation Districts (RCD) are offering free or low-cost irrigation tests to let a grower know how or where they can improve their system. Almond Board of California’s Senior…
The California Kitchen: Haricot Verts Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Haricot Verts Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Olive Oil 1 T…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
A ‘Hot’ Addition to Medley Packaging
The medley produce packaging trend is continuing and the newest addition seen in stores has some spice. Cabo Diablo Hot Pepper Medley Courtesy of Jacobs Farm Del Cabo Combination packs,…
Disaster Recovery Bill on Hold Until Government Shutdown Is Resolved
…National Cotton Council, Reece Langley. A majority of the bill focuses on the agricultural losses that occurred in 2018 from disasters such as the devastating California wildfires. “This would continue…
USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices – Extends MFP Payment Deadline to Feb. 14
The United States Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C. USDA announced it will reopen all of its Farm Service Agencies despite the ongoing government shutdown. Last week, USDA announced it…
Sterile Pink Bollworm Project Had Issues Too
Similar to the sterile navel orangeworm project, pink bollworm sterilization efforts had issues at first too. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein noted the same problems as UC Cooperative…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
…instances of the disease being identified in California, officials have confirmed that the disease has traveled across state lines to a small flock of backyard exhibition chickens in Utah County,…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will be providing additional administrative services beginning January 24. The announcement made on January 22 indicates that FSA services for farmers and ranchers will be…
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
…Those districts have now taken their objections to various courts throughout California. The first in a series of Bay-Delta Plan lawsuits came from the Merced Irrigation District shortly after the…