…the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections. “Our county committee members play a key role in our efforts to provide assistance to producers,” said FSA Administrator…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
Whole orchard recycling is a pricey practice, but financial assistance is on the way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is looking to include the method in its Healthy…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
…and cattle producers need to be able to compete on a fair, level playing field. We want to thank Congressmen Brindisi and Marshall for leading the way on this very…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that California dairy farmers are well on their way to meeting the industry goals for methane reduction. The industry will…
Catastrophic Decline of the Western Monarch
Monarchs cluster in the eucalyptus trees at the Natural Bridges State Park. Santa Cruz, California. The Monarch Butterfly is an important native of the American West. Not only is it…
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
…protect,” said Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition. “The new biological opinions we believe are more sensible, it’s a smarter way at approaching species protections and…
Ensuring Compliance with the Produce Safety Rule
…Training that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has received funding from FDA to provide Produce Safety…
The California Kitchen: Blackened Ahi And English Cucumber Ponzu
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Blackened Ahi And English Cucumber Ponzu with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 oz AA…
Almond Update: Three Aspects of a Changing Pesticide Regulatory Environment
The regulatory scene when it comes to pesticides continues to be variable, and international statutes are complicating things even more in California. A session at the upcoming Almond Conference will give attendees…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
Farmworker housing in Calistoga Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 1783 (AB 1783) into law, significantly altering how farmworker housing will be administered in California. AB 1783, the Farmworker…
Understanding eCommerce Platforms for Online Produce Sales
As more consumers continue to move online for their shopping needs, some producers are looking at eCommerce as an extremely viable market for their produce. Data from eMarketer suggests that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-23-19
…residue on produce in California, hemp holding its value for organic growers, and why citations have become the new normal for fruit and nut producers. Tune in to the show…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…on in the root systems underground with respect to availability of nutrients and possible diseases,” said Bailey-Serres. “Also, really critically here in California, knowing about the appropriate application of not…
Officials Praise New Biological Opinions for the SWP and CVP
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service have released new biological opinions that will have a significant impact on the administration of California water supplies. The…