U.S. officials are moving forward in addressing a dairy dispute related to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). A dispute settlement panel has been requested and established to review actions taken by…
Tomato Growers Asked to Assist with Fusarium Wilt Research
…fusarium wilt can help address both issues. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute (CTRI), Zach Bagley said they are looking for growers dealing with both root-knot nematode and…
Health Bite: Calories 101
…to gain a pound of weight on our bodies. For the purpose of round numbers, someone who requires about 2,000 calories a day to keep their weight stable, but eats…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an increase in funding for nutritional programs found in…
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
Some helpful tips for growing great strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberries bed covered with protective mesh from birds. / Shutterstock Aside from good soil, steady water,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s record export forecast but still no reason for…
Internal Cooking Temp Remains Same Even if Price of Meat is Higher at Market
Proper internal cooking temperatures remain the same, even if the price of meat is higher at the market. Meat prices at the grocery store might be a little higher for…
PD/GWSS Board Supports Project to Develop Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapevines
…potential of using CRISPR Cas9 technology to integrate powdery mildew resistance into grapevines. Chair of the PD/GWSS Board, Steve McIntyre said the project builds on work performed by Dr. David…
Collard Greens are Incredibly Agreeable Plants to Grow
…are rich in vitamins and minerals and also have a lot of fiber and a notable amount of protein. Collard greens grow great when they have full sun, rich soil…
Week in Review: Mill Assessment Increase Concerns & Shifting Trends in California Citrus
The Western Agricultural Processors Association has voiced concerns about the proposed mill assessment increase, detailing the challenges a tiered system would create for farmers. Shifting consumer trends have helped dictate…
Organic Sales Hit New Record of Nearly $62 Billion in 2020
…poultry, and fish also increased by nearly 25 percent to $1.7 billion. Sales of organic non-food products also experienced notable gains in 2020, reaching $5.4 billion. Despite an expected dip…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Tempura
…C Corn Starch 1 C Flour 1 QT Vegetable Oil TT S+P Listen to Albert prepare Cauliflower Tempura below. The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Tempura For this and many more of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering pesticide events to keep an eye on, a biocontrol…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
There are pesticide related events the public should keep in mind. The first is a public conference on June 28 and 29 held by California Department of Food and Agriculture for…