Nearly 800,000 PG&E customers in northern California were without electricity for a number of days last week, including many Napa wineries. Many winemakers in the Napa region have gone to…
Almond Update: Aflatoxin Session Highlights Sorting Technologies
…of California’s Director of Quality Assurance & Industry Services Tim Birmingham said low amounts of aflatoxins are still an issue for specific markets, and technologies can help processors clean-up those small quantities….
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…Utah, Nevada/Northeastern California, and Oregon. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2026 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
Western Growers CIT members discussing issues with California tomato industry leaders. One of the most important aspects to consider in agtech development is a clear understanding of what the needs…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…water, stormwater drainage and waste disposal systems in rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents. USDA is announcing investments in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky,…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs –…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
…all types. The event also offered an opportunity for industry stakeholders to build relationships and address the types of challenges that cotton producers are facing on an international level. “Cotton…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-15-19
…focus on tomato grower issues, management of data in another episode of the Voices of the Valley and California nominations for the Golden Owl. Tune in to the show for…
SJV Water Blueprint Submitted for Water Resilience Portfolio
…to the Governor’s office highlights some of issues facing water security in the San Joaquin Valley. Some of the Blueprint coalition participants include the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-14-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the record 2020 pistachio crop, lawsuits surrounding California Prop….
The Western View: More Midwest Flooding: Can California Fill The Gap?
…answer to that, but It’s one more reason for California to solve its own political and water problems. The nation can’t afford to have two major growing regions in crisis….
The California Kitchen: Tapenade
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Tapenade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/4 C Purple Onion 1/4 C Spicy Olives…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
An agreement was reached between the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and product manufacturers prohibiting chlorpyrifos sales in California beginning in 2020. The agreement will allow farmers to continue using…
FMMO Puts Quota System in the Spotlight
…the industry, with producers on both sides of the issue. Some producers are asking the California Department of Food and Agriculture to eliminate the system altogether. Listen to the report…