Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, some history behind Pierce’s disease and how some areas of California are…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
Pierce’s Disease and the insect that spreads it, the glassy-winged sharpshooter, are nothing new to California and it keeps grapes from being grown in prime areas of the state. “What…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is partnering with the University of California and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to provide workshops to encourage dialogue and cooperation between…
Weeds With High Medicinal Value
…not to be confused with the Banana-like fruit grown in the Caribbean – can treat bronchitis, colds, fevers, and even stimulate cellular growth. Essential yarrow oil made from yarrow flowers…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
…of California farms are producing organically, with 11 percent of total farms selling directly to consumers. California remains the number one state in terms of market value for vegetables, melons,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-30-19
…involving worker housing that is moving fast through the system. Also, the Almond Board of California held their annual stewardship tour where officials see firsthand what the industry is doing…
Unseasonable Rains Contribute to Weed Control Issues
The series of recent storms that swept through California could create increased weed control issues. The cooler than average temperatures and significant rainfall through Memorial Day weekend will likely require…
Almond Update: Stewardship Tour Exposes Regulators to Sustainable Efforts
The Almond Board of California’s Environmental Stewardship Tour has been immersing regulators and officials in almond production and the industry’s ongoing effort for well over a decade. ABC’s Director of…
Western View: The Bad Men From Bodie
In the shadow of the eastern Sierra Nevada, north of Mono Lake between Lee Vining and Hawthorne, Nevada is the ghost town of Bodie, California. Once the home of 10,000…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
…fruit flies are attracted to the mixture and perish after consuming it. This approach has successfully eliminated dozens of fruit fly infestations in California over the last several decades. CDFA, the…
The California Kitchen: Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1.5 C Olive Oil 3/4…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…Environmental Affairs at the Almond Board of California (ABC) Gabriele Ludwig described what the industry is aiming for over the next couple years. “To improve water use efficiency by 20…
U.S. Organic Sales Hit $50 Billion for the First Time
…Organic Trade Association (OTA), the organic market set a new record of nearly $52.5 billion in sales. The sales number represents a 6.3 percent increase from the previous year. “Organic…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…workforce. Colombia produces mostly tropical products with its top exports being coffee, cut flowers, fresh fruit, palm oil, and sugar. Given its tropical geographic location, Colombia is dependent on imports…