…agencies, while also remaining consistent with California regulation. DWR will be seeking approval from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to operate the SWP in a manner more…
Farm Bureau Calls for Improvements to Ag Labor Bill
…the issue and simply put, this bill’s approach is not yet good enough. We need a program that U.S. farmers and ranchers can afford and that allows them to remain…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering rural broadband opportunities for California, overcoming climate challenges in…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, winter annual weeds can present a significant issue for farmers if not properly addressed early in the growing cycle. Preventative measures…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…one of the most significant challenges to successfully adapting. If current climate change models come to fruition in the coming years, it becomes even more important for farmers to carefully…
Almond Update: Sustainability Goals One Year Later
The Almond Board of California announced aggressive sustainability goals for the industry last December. Next month’s 2019 Almond Conference will mark one year into work to achieve those goals. Almond Board of California’s…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…don’t realize only 8 cents of every dollar consumers spend on food goes to farmers,” he added. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=CJ2Xmh7u4AQ&feature=emb_logo In a new Farm Bureau survey, most Americans were surprised to learn…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
(CFBF) — Committee approval of an agricultural immigration bill marks an important step for California farmers, their employees and their families, the California Farm Bureau Federation said. CFBF President Jamie…
The California Kitchen: Cranberry Gele
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cranberry Gele with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 pounds fresh Cranberries One Qt Orange…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
…pesticides, it’s tricky because each type of human consumption has to have different risk assessments done on it,” Huntsinger noted Farmers have expressed tremendous interest in hemp production, with many…
Five Steps to Eliminate Nutria Threat
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is working to eliminate the nutria threat that has been growing since the species was first rediscovered in California in 2017. Through…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…America’s farmers and ranchers. Exports are critical for the economic health of the U.S. rice industry, with half our crop being exported every year. Agreements like this, that expand opportunities…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Korean Short Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Untamed Korean Short Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Lbs Pork Baby Back…
Central Valley Grower Making Strides in Hop Production
…a positive response, with demand likely to increase as more breweries look for California grown hops. Parnagian noted that in their second year they are producing around 500 pounds per…