Last week California Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) continued with its forward momentum, advancing from the California Assembly Appropriations Committee by a vote of 13 to five. The legislation that…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-03-19
…benefits of healthy soil practices, agriculture land values that are continuing to rise and details on Kern County growing nearly half of California’s registered hemp acreage. Tune in to the…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
American farmers and ranchers will be able to obtain debt relief a bit easier now that President Donald Trump has signed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019. The bipartisan…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-02-19
…board the imitation meat train, Congress addressing the USMCA when they convene this month and Deputy Secretary Censky toured California last week discussing USMCA. Tune in to the show for…
UC Researchers Looking for Targeted Grazers
Cooperative Extension personnel are working to compile a comprehensive list of ranchers who do targeted grazing. Livestock and Range Management Advisor in Sonoma County, Stephanie Larson has been reaching out…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…that the county offices are using for MFP is continually being updated to try to address these issues.” Farmers that may have been unsuccessful or experienced problems while attempting to…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
The California dairy industry continues to adjust to changes brought about by the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). The FMMO rollout has been coming along relatively smoothly over the past…
The California Kitchen: Compound Butter
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Compound Butter with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Sweet Butter 1/2 C White…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California Food Expo, trade negotiations with China and…
Trade Deal Revisions Benefit California Agriculture
…States and for U.S. agriculture, and particularly for California agriculture and California as a state,” said Censky. “While the NAFTA has been great for most of U.S. agriculture…there were some…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-29-19
…slowdown and UK importers visit California on a first-ever buying trip. Also, several organization have already showed support for the U.S. Japan trade deal, find out why the NCBA is…
Almond Update: Two Must-Knows About Second Tariff Aid Payments
The second wave of tariff aid through Market Facilitation Program payments are on the way, and enrollment opened earlier this month. Almond Board of California’s Vice President of Global Technical, Regulatory…
Potential Reasons for Slow Down in Overall H-2A Needs
U.S. farmers and ranchers rely on hired help to keep up with each growing season. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor accounted for a 29 percent increase in the…
Wine Importers to Visit California on First-Ever Buying Trip
…Beginning October 6, the California Wine Institute Export Program will be hosting more than 100 tasting opportunities throughout the week. California vintners that are not currently selling wines in the…