The 2019 California Almond Objective Measurement Report was released by the National Agricultural Statistics Service this week, and the forecast is down 12 percent from the subjective forecast in May. The report…
Investment Not Happening Where Needed for AgTech
Investment is needed for technologies to develop in agriculture, but currently, those ventures aren’t tackling the real problem. Western Growers Association Executive Vice President Dave Puglia recently talked about the…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
Prickly pear cactuses with red fruits Most areas of the country have issues with water. A lot of us also like to grow our own fruit and vegetables. Cathy Isom…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what USDA’s Secretary Sonny Perdue thought about California’s missed…
Did California Miss Opportunity to Support Immigration Reform?
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture said ‘rumors’ in California hurt the last significant immigration reform opportunity. Following his talk at the Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue fielded…
Supreme Court Ruling Creates Potential for Increased Digital Wine Sales
…Association v Thomas case declared a Tennessee law that required a two-year residency for anyone looking to acquire a liquor license as being unconstitutional. “Because Tennessee’s 2-year residency requirement for…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Reduced by a Third for 2019
The annual winegrape assessment rate is officially being reduced after being approved by California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. At the last meeting held on June 17…
SWEEP Prop Funding Keeps Program Alive
A vital water efficiency incentive program didn’t get state funding this year but still has funding. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, also known as SWEEP, was not included in California’s…
The California Kitchen: White Cheddar Grits Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing White Cheddar Grits Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Grits/ Quick Grits…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…was one of several stops the Secretary made on his most recent trip to California. Secretary Perdue visited the indoor vertical farming company Plenty to review the techniques being used…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…preserved. Semen from pigs, rams, goats, and fish often arrives fresh and is packaged and cryopreserved at the laboratory. Why build such a collection? It’s a valuable tool for exploring…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-02-19
…to say about the progress of the agriculture industry while on his visit to California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-01-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the increase of domestic sales of California wines in…
Global Livestock Show Worth The Trip – Sommet De L’Elevage
…Association. The Charolais breed National Championship competition involved 430 animals at the 2016 Sommet de L’Elevage. The three-day Sommet, and the days leading up to it, offers many farm tours…