A recent decision pertaining to Proposition 65 is being described as a win for California’s business community. The case centers around acrylamide and the need for Prop 65 warnings on…
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
…light of the recent water allocation announcement to California farmers and growers, we are writing to share our concerns and respectfully request that your administration take steps to address this…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-15-21
…California Pollinator Coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
Held annually at the California Capitol, Capitol Ag Day is a chance to celebrate the state’s diverse agriculture industry and speak to the challenges farmer’s across the state face. The…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
Last week, the California Pollinator Coalition was announced to the industry. Three groups will headline the efforts, one of which being the California Department of Food and Agriculture. California Ag Secretary Karen…
Tasty Fruits that Ripen in the Springtime
…bees, it’s also a time when several fruity favorites reach their pinnacle. Apricots are a delicious late spring treat. In Southern California, they can be found as early this month…
The California Kitchen: Pinapple Panna Cotta
Pinapple Panna Cotta In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Pinapple Panna Cotta with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 C Pineapple…
Officials Confident in Water Supply Management Without Drought Declaration
…of the California Department of Water Resources, Karla Nemeth provided a water update. Much of the presentation to the board centered on drought and what the outlook is for California…
FDA: Recent E. coli Outbreaks a ‘Foreseeable Hazard’
…FDA said in the report that those producers should see this as a ‘reasonably foreseeable hazard‘ and recommends participation in the California Longitudinal Study and the California Agricultural Neighbors workgroup. “We…
New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands
…rural communities, provide wildlife habitat, and store carbon,” NRCS State Conservationist for California, Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “These new frameworks provide a common vision and coordination to…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…Program. More than 100 individuals and companies comprise the working group, including the California Farm Bureau Federation and Western Growers. United Fresh had brought together industry stakeholders back in November…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-12-21
…another dry water year, FDA’s food safety proposal aligning with the industry’s push, and the Supreme Court to weigh in on union access on California farms. Tune in to the…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Reopens and SCOTUS Hears California Union Access Dispute
…case involving union access on California farms. A new workgroup will help identify practices, protocols, and tools to make the shift to safe pest management a reality. AB 434 will…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
…Trust, the National Association of Conservation Districts, the California Climate and Agriculture Network, American Society of Agronomy. The coalition expressed appreciation for previous appropriations and the priority placed on conservation…