…want to clean them up based on how they look. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9il4CCLaN5k Deadheading…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to invest $1 billion in an effort to address food security. Funding will be used to support The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)….
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…aflatoxins in a variety of crops, including almonds. “We hope to promote industry-wide awareness of this biological tool,” said Guangwei Huang, ABC Associate Director for Food Research and Technology. “We…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
…lambs to eat. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
…approved. DWR will be working with the local GSAs to support the necessary improvements needed for the groundwater sustainability plans. DWR will continue working with GSAs in providing technical assistance…
Tips for Providing/Buying Quality Feed for Livestock
…of Ours program here. Tips for Providing-Buying Quality Feed for Livestock Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…FSA by June 15 in order to receive the benefits under the program. The new cover crop program is a component of USDA’s $6 billion Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative….
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
…and macronutrients are a broad way to measure the nutrients in food. There are three main macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Most foods are a combination of macronutrients. For…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…
Essential Steps for Starting Your First Vegetable Garden
…can wreak havoc in an edible garden. Fencing will also need to be a consideration. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Essential Steps for Starting Your…
Debt Relief Initiative to Benefit Hundreds of California Farmers
…to AgNet West about some of the details of the program. The initiative is expected to provide assistance to hundreds of California farmers. Gonzales said the debt relief program is…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…virus has overcome the resistant qualities of the SW5 gene. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said they need assistance from growers to identify potential solutions….
Public Comment Begin Accepted for Implementation of Proposition 12 Regulations
A 45-day public comment period is underway for proposed regulations to implement Proposition 12. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be accepting feedback on Prop 12 regulations…