Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. Today we look at initial reactions to the new California budget. There are a couple of…
Spotted Lantern Fly Sparking California Concern
Courtesy UC Riverside University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) UC Riverside is testing whether a sesame seed-sized wasp can control a pest that could seriously damage California crops including wine, walnuts,…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…technology, entrepreneurialism and agriculture. Speakers include: Minos Athanassiadis, Business Area Director, Trimble/HarvestMark Julie Baker, Cofounder & COO, Ursa Space Systems Wade Barnes, CEO, Farmers Edge Soren Bjorn, President, Driscoll’s of…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…a collaborative effort of multiple state agencies to help advance methods for increasing the health of soils in California. The program is funded through the California Climate Investments and the…
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
…companies and organization including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers, the California Association of Winegrape Growers, and Blue Diamond Almonds. “USMCA will benefit the U.S. agriculture and food industry…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-14-19
In today’s show, we have a first look at Produce Safety Rule inspections which recently started, what you need to know about the checks. Oddly enough, more California almonds are…
What You Need for Produce Safety Rule Inspections
…last three years. WAPA Director of Food Safety Priscilla Rodriguez just talked to one of the California Department of Food and Agriculture inspectors to see how the inspections are going. “He…
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Perfect Lasagna
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetarian Perfect Lasagna with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Roasted Tomatoes 2 C…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…administrative fee. Operations owned by limited resource, beginning, socially disadvantaged or veteran farmers and ranchers may be eligible for a waiver on administrative fees. Producers have the choice to lock…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-13-19
…the latest Department of Pesticide Regulations report that says Californians are using less pesticide year-over-year. Also, there is a big push to get the USMCA going, the glassy-winged sharpshooter program…
Almond Update: NOW Summit Focuses on Cost and Grower Experience
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting its Navel Orangeworm Summit (NOW) Tuesday, June 18 in Modesto. ABC’s Director of Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis said the event will focus…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
…will focus on the important highlights from presentations as well as questions raised by industry members. Natalie Krout-Greenburg from the California Department of Food and Agriculture will be providing insight…
Another Step Closer to Understanding Smoke Exposure in Winegrapes
…understand the problem. The committee approved the fiscal year 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill by a vote of 29 to 21. California Association…
Farmers Need New Water Rule, Farm Bureau Tells Senate
…it impossible for farmers to use their own land to its fullest. “Farm Bureau cannot overstate the importance of a rule that draws clear lines of jurisdiction that farmers and…