…a petition seeking a referendum to suspend Chapter 3.5 of the California Food and Agriculture Code, effectively terminating QIP. After two days of virtual hearings back in June, Administrative Law…
Watering Tools to Help Solve Your Drought Problems
…your garage or shed until you need it again. Consider investing in a programmable timer. Simply hook this device to a spigot, program your water cycles, attach the hose, and…
FDA Expands Onion Recall as Officials Investigate California Suppliers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded an onion recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that as of August…
New Targets for Huanglongbing Treatments
…food they eat into small components called metabolites, which feed our cells, bacterial cells also require metabolites for their growth,” Borneman said. Knowing the metabolites needed for CLas’ growth could…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering assistance to the industry for those experiencing coronavirus hardships. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is authorizing extended deadlines for payments. The Farm…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the increase in agriculture complaints amid Coronavirus distancing, how…
Getting to the Bottom of Why Those Tomatoes Aren’t Ripening
…without realizing it! Tomatoes love the sunlight, and the plants need at least 7 hours of sunlight per day. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…areas as more people remain home due to coronavirus safety guidelines. The cotton industry remains hopeful that federal assistance is on the way. California pistachio production continues to inch north…
CLas-Positive ACP Discovered in Riverside Commercial Grove
…any potential costs or loss to the industry should HLB take hold throughout California. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) staff is swiftly conducting surveys and collecting samples per…
Best Late Season Tomato Varieties to Grow
…varieties. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…October 5. “Organic agriculture is one of the fastest growing sectors in the food market,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a news release. “As…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
…foodborne illness,” FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas said in a news release. “We will continue to work with our partners in industry, government and academia…
Keeping the Water Flowing in Your Garden Year-Round
…Land of Ours program here. Keeping the Water Flowing in Your Garden Year-Round Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
New Multifaceted Farmworker Safety Campaign Launched
…have been working with industry members to provide the most up-to-date resources and guidance on coronavirus safety. The farmworker safety campaign was developed in response to several incidents of employees…