…Growers had historically used chlorpyrifos materials in the orchards before it was decided to be phased out in California. A working group was put together for the purpose of developing…
Ranchers Applaud Announcement Of New NEPA Rules
…Association President Jennifer Houston. “Cattlemen and women should get their voice on the record by submitting comments in favor of this rulemaking.” NEPA was first enacted in 1970 to “create…
Almond Update: First ‘In The Orchard’ Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination
The first set of workshops in 2020 to assist growers and help push the California Almond Sustainability Program begins next week, January 16. The Almond Board of California is hosting the…
The California Kitchen: Duck Fat Skillet Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Duck Fat Skillet Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Lbs Waxy potatoes Cooked…
Survey Suggests Substantial Strawberry Production for 2020
The latest Acreage Survey from the California Strawberry Commission is projecting 2020 to be a strong year for strawberry production. The California Strawberry Acreage Survey shows that a total of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-08-20
…Processing Expo, research on seaweed in livestock feed to address emission levels, and a recent lawsuit challenging California’s Prop 12. Tune in to the show for these news stories and…
Chlorpyrifos Cut-Off Date Quickly Approaching
The cut-off date for chlorpyrifos is quickly approaching. All chlorpyrifos sales in California will officially come to an end on February 6, after an agreement was made with the California Department of…
Methods for Successful Plant Propagation
…propagation that joins two plants together to form a new plant. This is most commonly done on trees and shrubs, especially fruit trees. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
…topic of discussion at a recent California Press Foundation conference in San Francisco. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen was one of the panel members who noted some of…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
The California water resilience portfolio draft has now been released and is available for public comment. The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how California producers will benefit from the bilateral trade…
Hot Gardening Trends for the New Year
…More gardening and younger gardeners. Not only did lawn and garden spending set an overall record of more than $52 billion in 2018, according to the National Gardening Association’s National…
The California Kitchen: 3 Minute Broccolini
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 3 Minute Broccolini with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2 LB Broccolini 3 T Vegetable…
Nominations Being Accepted for 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year
Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year award, which celebrates individuals who have substantially contributed to California’s agricultural success. The California State Fair first began presenting…