…“That’s the key,” Palumbo noted. “Look for the fresh feeding damage because it’s highly correlated with the presence of adults in the fields. We’ve done enough research to feel confident…
OTA Details How Federal Policy Can Best Support Organic Production
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently published a white paper detailing how federal policy can best support organic production. The ‘Advancing Organic to Mitigate Climate Change’ paper details the value…
First Citrus Forecast Low, Just Slightly for CA
The estimated citrus production for the nation this coming season is low overall, but just slightly for California. USDA’s first Citrus Crop Forecast for the 2020-2021 season was announced and…
CA Attorney General Remains Adamantly Against Raising Shasta Dam
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra recently sent a comment letter expressing opposition to plans to raise the Shasta Dam. The 21-page letter asserts the plans for raising the dam up…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…U.S. while assisting smaller operations. The bill is generating positive responses from several industry groups including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, National Bison Association, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, and National Farmers…
Freezing Avocado Shoots: the ‘Han Solo Treatment’ Security Blanket
…40 years of effort. In partnership with The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in California, University of Queensland Ph.D. student Chris O’Brien has finally developed a method for…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-08-20
…2020 virtual almond conference, and research that uncovers how much grazing cattle do each year in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities
…their families, and public health.” California Department of Food and Agriculture Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffit says the cost of the program is covered by federal and local entities. Listen to…
Almond Update: Virtual Conference Set to Mimic Past Events
From the Almond Board of California: This summer, the Almond Board of California announced that The Almond Conference 2020 will be held in a virtual conference setting on December 8…
The Western View: Compared to 1876, This Election is Tame
…California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…needs to deliver for cattle country.” The legislation has a bipartisan group of cosponsors and is supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), American Farm Bureau Federation, and the…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
…will receive assistance for improving water quality across California. NRCS will be working to provide financial and technical resources to producers in the targeted areas. “We see a positive impact…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Brussels Sprouts
Untamed Brussels Sprouts In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Untamed Brussels Sprouts with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 LB Brussels…
Canada Implementing New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley Growers
…to leafy greens from California. The importation of leafy green products from California is limited to those supplied by certified members of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). Members…