Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA continuing its work to strengthen food safety efforts,…
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is continuing efforts to help strengthen food safety practices. At the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and…
Dealing with Aggressive, Destructive, Japanese Beetles
…food, shelter and water, and birds will rally to your yard. Another thing you can do is hold off on watering the lawn. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of…
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
…enable them to know where their food comes from and to choose to support American farmers and ranchers,” Psaki said in a media briefing. “The President and the USDA believe…
Partnerships Sought for Restoring Wetland Ecosystems
…program allows for the effective integration of wetland restoration practices on working agricultural lands. Program enrollment provides direct benefits to farmers and ranchers, as well communities near the enrolled wetlands….
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…practices to improve soil health and integrated pest management systems. Geetika Joshi from the California Department of Food and Agriculture went over the components of the Healthy Soils Program (HSP)….
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
…a useful and nutritious fruit, crabapple trees are a delight to have around. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home…
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…the USA standard. The review of the standards will help to inform future rulemaking decisions for labeling standards. Multiple petitions have been filed with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…U.S. Food and Drug Administration for efforts to address food safety issues. Nutritional programs would also benefit from additional support under the agriculture funding bill. A total of $6 billion…
Best Method to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas
…fertilize your hydrangea to ensure you have both the brightest and healthiest blooms. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Method to Change the Color of…
Keeping the Vegetable Plants Cool in the Summer Heat
…the plants from drying out. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Keeping the Vegetable Plants Cool in the Summer Heat Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified six high-priority areas for drought assistance. The assistance is obtainable through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) along with the pilot program,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-05-21
…insurance coverage, almond shipments remaining strong despite pandemic challenges and small ag producers worked hard to fill the food gaps during the pandemic but say they now need help. Tune…
Onion Diseases You May Encounter, and Dealing with Them
…treat it with hardcore fungicide and solarization, and avoid planting any alliums there for at least two decades. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Onion Diseases…