…Bureau is moving forward with a forum today on the issue with California Farm Bureau Federation Senior Counsel Kari Fisher. SLO County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett said he…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…one in five of those being children.” CDFA has said it will be working closely with the California Office of Emergency Services, the California Department of Public Health, as well…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-16-20
…trials and could be well suited with avocado production. Also, we’ve got details on how USDA is funding California’s efforts to address pest issues and get the latest information on…
USDA Funds California Efforts to Address Pest Issues
COURTESY: CDFA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating nearly $13 million to assist California growers with addressing pest pressures. As part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s…
Automated Fertigation Could Be Ideal for Avocado Trees
…you put on the tree today is in the tree tomorrow,” Spann said. “The efficiency is huge.” California Avocado Commission Research Program Director Tim Spann was part of some of…
Week in Review: Billion-Dollar Water Rules and Ag Order 4.0 Impacts
This week’s headlines covered what kind of impact California’s water supply rules are going to have on the economy, as well as the impending Ag Order 4.0 which will have…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…California. The CIG program is another one of the NRCS opportunities that are currently accepting proposals and will be awarding a total of up to $750,000 for the program. Project…
Ag Day 2020 Canceled
…and ranchers to meet with members of the California Legislature. CDFA is proud to present Ag Day to the Capitol community and looks forward to continuing this tradition in 2021….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-12-20
…and day to day operations. Also, get the three factors the Almond Board of California says make up the optimal yield equation and were talking about why cooperation and leadership…
Almond Update: Three Factors Make Up Optimal Yield Equation
…of pounds per acre. Those factors include the number of flowers, potential fruit set, and kernel weight. Almond Board of California‘s Senior Manager of Agricultural Research Sebastion Saa said there…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Cauliflower Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Smoked Cauliflower Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Cauliflower Heads Vegetable Oil to taste…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing more than $1 million in California this fiscal year for wildfire mitigation and improving water quality. The efforts are being made…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how science could help California during dry years, why…
Date Set for Dairy Quota Suspension Hearing
A date has been set to consider what to do with the dairy quota system in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be considering the suspension of…