…impacts on farm profitability, FDA’s new action plan for Cyclospora, and a new report that details the impact of wildfire smoke on winegrape contracts. Tune in to the show for…
New Action Plan for Cyclospora Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new strategy guideline for addressing foodborne illness. Similar to what was done to address E. coli outbreaks related to leafy…
Tropical and Exotic Plants to Keep Your Property Private
Some Tropical and Exotic Plants that will keep your property as private as possible. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm. Very slow growth rate…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
Nine more counties were added to California’s drought emergency declaration at a press conference near San Luis Obispo. Black fig fly has now officially been found in a commercial growing…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
Federal officials are working to assist producers affected by drought conditions by providing greater crop insurance flexibilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to allow farmers…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
A recent report highlights the need for a more favorable regulatory environment for gene editing in agricultural animals. Recommendations have been compiled by a group of experts assembled by the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the changes to Coachella agriculture over the last 30…
Appropriations Bill Includes Additional Funding for Smoke Exposure Research
…Smoke of Wine Grapes program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A letter signed by 29 lawmakers had been sent to the subcommittee leadership back in April, detailing the…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
…artichokes. Way said that lower costs of production in other areas have led many producers to leave Coachella. “The grape business went from about 10.5 million cartons to this year…
New Online Course on Vertebrate Pest Management Available
…from Dr. Roger Baldwin, a University of California Cooperative Extension Specialist in Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution. The course, An Integrated Approach to Managing Ground Squirrels and Pocket Gophers, is now available through…
Best Plants for Making Your Property More Private
Some of the best plants for making your property more private. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Emerald Green Arborvitae Pinterest Star Jasmine Pinterest Image Now that you’ve done…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
The Farm System Reform Act has been reintroduced by Senator Cory Booker, with similar legislation also introduced by Representative Ro Khanna. The legislation had originally been introduced in January 2020….
The California Kitchen: Butter Basted Black Cod
Butter Basted Black Cod In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Butter Basted Black Cod with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
Livestock producers who suffered losses during the pandemic now have another avenue for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP) will be available…