…developing in California and what kind of questions remain as growers consider the crop. Taylor Hillman presents a report about the retaliatory tariffs from Mexico and the inclusion of cheese…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-07-19
…about updates to USDA biotechnology regulations. In this week’s Almond Update, Hillman talks to Tim Birmingham from the Almond Board of California about the 21st Annual Food Quality & Safety Symposium…
Almond Update: Quality & Safety Symposium Covers Entire Supply Chain
The Almond Board of California’s 21st Annual Food Quality & Safety Symposium is June 13th in Lodi. Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said talks with cover…
Addressing the Financial Challenges of Small Farms
California’s regulatory environment can be challenging for the agricultural industry, particularly for smaller sized farming operations. Administrator of the California Farm Bureau Federation, Jim Houston recently spoke during a State…
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
…in two separate notebooks, unknowing of each other, lead to hundreds of almond industry members toasting to California FFA. That was the scene at Temblor Brewing Company in Bakersfield earlier…
AB 555 Has Legs and Needs Attention
A possible change to paid sick leave is gaining momentum and needs attention from California’s agriculture industry. Assembly Bill 555 is an act to amend current paid sick leave requirements…
California Wine Industry Reacts to Two Bill Passages
The California wine industry is responding to two bills that are considered wins for the industry. The first is the disaster aid bill. The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-05-19
…what’s going on with export markets. In California news, there’s a new Integrated Pest Management model available which takes a more systems-oriented approach and the California Rice Commission provides an…
Almond Matters: Increased Alternaria Pressure Likely After Wet Spring
…The windy and stormy weather California experienced for much of May likely contributed to moving spores throughout the atmosphere. As much of the state remains fairly damp, the abrupt increase…
Drones to Light Up State Fair
Courtesy California State Fair The California State Fair has partnered with Dish to bring a series of innovative and exciting Drone Light Shows by Great Lakes Drone Company (GLDC) to…
The California Kitchen: Braised Short Ribs Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Braised Short Ribs Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 LBS Short Ribs TT…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
California tree nut growers face threats to crop yield year-round, from damaging diseases to fungicide resistance to erratic weather. These challenges are often unpredictable, but growers can incorporate proven best…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, some history behind Pierce’s disease and how some areas of California are…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
Pierce’s Disease and the insect that spreads it, the glassy-winged sharpshooter, are nothing new to California and it keeps grapes from being grown in prime areas of the state. “What…