…understand the problem. The committee approved the fiscal year 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill by a vote of 29 to 21. California Association…
California Represented in Historical Trade Mission to Colombia
…are on board and ready to connect with potential customers from both Colombia and Panama.” California agricultural interests were represented during the trip, particularly the nut industry. Blue Diamond Growers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-12-19
…Also, a major topic as we move into summer and fire season is around the corner, Brian German talks to the California Association of Winegrape Growers about smoke taint and…
Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court
…named in the lawsuit, including California’s Foster Farms. Other defendants named in the case include House of Raeford Farms, Koch Foods, Claxton Poultry Farms, and Pilgrim’s Pride. There have been…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…California Citrus Mutual, Kenneth Melban of the California Avocado Commission, and Mike Montna from the California Tomato Growers Association. Several Californians have been appointed to APAC, including Rayne Thompson from…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Grilled Salmon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect Grilled Salmon Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 each 4 oz Salmon…
Educating Urban Water Users on Agricultural Water Needs
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) continues its effort to better educate urban water users about the issues the agricultural industry is working to overcome. The coalition has been shifting…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Begins June 25
The Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series, hosted by the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and the University of California Cooperative Extension, is scheduled to begin in a few weeks. This year’s…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
The Metropolitan Water District in Southern California took exception to my recent Western View about water. Their first reaction, in an email to AgNet management, seemed to say the whole…
Largest June Snowpack Since 2011
…major ski resorts to remain open, with Mammoth Mountain predicting snow activities to be available until August. The last time that California’s snowpack was as large as it was heading…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
The first industrial hemp grower in Los Angeles County foresees the burgeoning industry as a big win for California farmers, despite the difficulties involved in getting a crop started. Donald…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-10-19
…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…