The California Department of Food and Agriculture has regulatory information for the certification of cannabis that is comparable to the National Organic Program. The OCal Program is a statewide certification…
Biologicals On Conference Agendas Prove Interest
The inclusion of biological topics on major conference agendas demonstrates the increased interest from growers. Western region growers and crop advisors gathered virtually this year for the California Association of…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…every year but not to this degree,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA). “The problem is that every empty container, they don’t want to…
USTR Calls for Trade Investigation for Imported Produce
…pertaining to blueberry imports had also been made by Lighthizer in October. Lighthizer is now asking the ITC to look into the imports of fresh or chilled strawberries and bell…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-17-20
…farmers, the becoming of a first-time flower farmer and free water quality test for some California well owners. Also, hear this week’s Almond Update. Tune in to the show for…
Almond Update: Making the Most of Your Pollination Investment
Almond growers and crop advisors will get a chance to review what went right with this season’s bloom at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference. Almond Board of California’s Chief Scientific…
Historically Significant Fruit Goes Beyond Food and Medicine
…From the same family as mulberry and jackfruit, breadfruit is similar in texture to freshly cooked bread, and it tastes a little like potato. Stir Fried Breadfruit Dish. Photo by…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-17-20
…farmers, the becoming of a first-time flower farmer and free water quality test for some California well owners. Also, hear this week’s almond update. Tune into the show for these…
Renewable Natural Gas Milestone Reached by CalBio
A milestone was recently hit for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production in California. CalBioGas West Visalia has successfully achieved its first RNG production and sales from its dairy farms in…
Week in Review: Prop 15 Defeated, Neonicotinoid Mitigations Moving Forward
…some changes in light of the recent election. The Bureau of Reclamation is moving forward on critically important Friant-Kern Canal repairs. It has been a lengthy process for the California…
The California Kitchen: Compressed Beets 2020
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Compressed Beets 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 8 OZ Beets 2 T Sugar…
The Western View: Hang in There, 2020 is Almost Over
…To me, its just the thing we need to bring 2020 to an end. That, a bottle of fine California wine. And maybe a roll of toilet paper. I’m Len…
Major Wine Acquisition Process Approaching Finalization
…$1.03 billion. Constellation will also retain Cook’s California Champagne and J. Roget American Champagne. Gallo will still be acquiring brands including Black Box, Franciscan, Clos du Bois, and Wild Horse….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new tool provided by the Red Angus Association…