Mites can be a frustrating issue for almond growers. Research over the last several years has identified a shift in what producers need to do in order to manage the…
The Western View: Really, It’s April Fool’s Day
…written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
The California water futures market may not be the economic tool that supporters are suggesting. No actual water changes hands through the futures market, but it offers an economic opportunity…
Rabobank Report: Pork Supply Chain Faces Challenges with Prop 12
…processors and end users are unwilling to enter into long-term supply arrangements, given outstanding legal challenges to the California rule and limited visibility around implementation,” said McCracken. California accounts for…
The California Kitchen: Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole
Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Guajillo Vegetarian Pozole with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 oz Guajillo…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…on our roads, while also making sure producers can keep our grocery stores stocked with beef.” Senators Deb Fischer, John Tester, Roger Wicker, and Tina Smith highlighted certain federal regulations…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…in acquiring enough labor to keep up with production. The group asserts that agriculture labor reform would bring much-needed stability to the industry. California Farm Bureau Federation, National Milk Producers…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…a projected 60 percent or more in order to meet demand. Advances in agricultural research will be critical for helping producers meet future food demand. More U.S. public investment in…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California farmers adjusting to the dramatic increase to the…
California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate
California farm employers with H-2A workers are now paying the third-highest wage rate in the country. The Adverse Effect Wage Rate was increased nine percent to a total of $16.05…
MSOB: RNA-Based Fungicide On The Horizon?
…system to process those molecules.” Jin said with the new delivery, an RNA-based fungicide would be more durable against resistance development and could be another eco-friendly tool for producers. Listen…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s adjustment to the flat fee mill assessment and…
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
…17 Cooperative Extension farm advisors and specialists, as well as a pomology professor from Fresno State, and also incorporates input from growers. Listen to the radio report below. New California…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
The Department of Water Resources has reduced the allocation for the State Water Project from 10 to five percent. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as…