Farmers across America are feeling the pain of the Coronavirus pandemic. In California, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said COVID-19 social distancing requirements have caused some hurdles for the…
California Prunes Look ‘Very Good’ After A Strong Bloom
…90-degree weather,” Turkovich explained. “We’ve had a nice cool few weeks post-bloom and its exactly what we like to see.” California producers provide about 40 percent of the global supply…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC COURTESY: JIM MORRIS, CRC The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) salmon pilot project has now…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
As Californians stay home to avoid the new coronavirus COVID-19, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is working differently to continue delivering research-based information to Californians across the state. Many educational…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how California Citrus Mutual is helping the industry protect…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
Farmworkers hoeing potatoes on large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com California Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduced a bill that will aid farmworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic titled “California…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
After significant market changes related to COVID-19, milk dumping is being reported by dairy producers throughout the country. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is now taking action to reduce some…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…occurred of product that’s currently not needed.” Dairy struggles are being reported throughout the U.S. with producers in New York and Wisconsin having to dump significant amounts of milk. Farmers…
The California Kitchen: Oxtail Ossobuco
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to pressure cook Oxtail Ossobuco with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 Oxtails S+P TT 4 T…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-09-20
…is said to help out many small California producers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
Almond Update: Maximizing Yields and Sustainability from Start to Finish
Setting an orchard up for maximum yield and sustainability is a long game for producers. There are lots of variables, and some are unpredictable such as mother nature. But UC Cooperative…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is still accepting applications for dairy methane reduction programs after having extended the initial deadline by 30 days. In light of the…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…The six Members of Congress who represent a large portion of California noted that the ITP will have a detrimental impact on cooperative efforts to govern California waterways. “This unprecedented…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…be assured to be dispersed “to all producers, regardless of the size, experiencing immediate impacts.” The letter also suggests that specialty crop producers will need direct payments who are dealing…