House Vote on Trade Agreement Encourages Farmers (CAFB) — Now that the House of Representatives has approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the California Farm Bureau Federation said it would urge…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
Hemp production presents a lot of potential for California growers, but there are still several challenges facing the hemp industry. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (Board) recently…
Almond Update: China Dispute Impact and Overall Picture
The announcement of the ‘phase-one’ agreement with China was good news for industries across California. However, the dispute has been going on long enough to show effects on supply chains…
Almond Matters: Reviewing the 2019 Season and Prepping for 2020
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the 2019 season created some challenges for California growers early on with wet and cold weather in spring. Once the abnormal…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
…The program was created more than ten years ago by the National Milk Producers Federation through support from Dairy Management Inc. California was the first state to voluntarily adopt the…
Ban of Chlorpyrifos Products Continues to Expand
The effort to ban the use of chlorpyrifos products in agriculture continues to expand. Other states are following California’s example in prohibiting the use of Chlorpyrifos in agricultural production. The…
Farm Equipment Industry Adapting to Grower Needs
…we’re all interested in that’s for sure.” The equipment needs for farmers in areas such as the Midwest can be significantly different than growers in California, not only in crop…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA helping a dozen California agribusinesses reduce their energy…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
Three IPM projects (Integrated Pest Management) looking at potential issues facing California agriculture industries get funding from the state. The California Department of Food and Agriculture granted more than $1.1 million…
The California Kitchen: Day Boat Scallops
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Day Boat Scallops with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 10 Each Day Boat Scallops (Fresh)…
Industries Anxiously Watching China Relations This Weekend
…increases have already been pushed back once, and several California agriculture industries hope that happens again. Almond Board of California’s Julie Adams said there are two possible positive scenarios. “It…
Latino Farmers Get Program Support, Networking Opportunity
…hundreds in attendance. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Center for Appropriate Technology put on the event. NRCS California Director Carlos Suarez talks about the goal of…
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
The 2019 Almond Conference carried a message of positivity and solidarity as the industry looks to the future. The Almond Board of California (ABC) presented several industry successes over the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-12-19
…industry and the legal challenge that was filed against California’s Proposition 12. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…