Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering NRCS’ On-Farm Trials that take a look at holistic…
Plant a Fruit Tree-Reduce Stress and Store Trips
…Many local nurseries nationwide, is operating curbside service: Customers just call, place their orders and drive over at a designated time. It’s a safe, simple process that doesn’t put employees…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…from unpaid or partially paid invoices for produce. Licensed dealers would be eligible for assistance to cover actual economic losses suffered because of the shutdown of the foodservice sector or…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
The first On-Farm Trial in California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking at the collective impact soil health practices can have on orchard…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-07-20
…coronavirus is impacting farmers who sell their products directly to consumers at farmers’ markets and how American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund is looking to help. Tune in to the…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…group highlights a concern that multiple state agencies are advancing the regulatory process without adequate input from stakeholders. “Our member-informed input into proposed state agency actions is a vital element…
Pandemic Markets Continue Roller Coaster Season for California Citrus
It’s been an up and down season for California citrus, and pandemic shopping waves are increasing that trend. News of Chinese tariff reductions in early March was a break for…
FDA Temporarily Suspends Routine Facility Inspections
…shortly after FDA declared the agency would be postponing most foreign inspections. There has been no indication as to when routine inspections would be resuming. “That is one area where…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the roller coaster of citrus markets due to the…
Farm Safety Practices Adapt to Protect Workers from Coronavirus Risk
Agricultural operations throughout California are adopting new farm safety practices to help limit exposure risks. Farm employers have been dispersing critical safety information to workers and implementing new protocols to…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…as we continue our ongoing bilateral discussions.” The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has made updates to the Export Library for China which demonstrates expanded access for U.S. beef,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering some ways farmers are making sure their employees feel…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…action will reduce an already scarce water supply for the Valley at a time when experts predict shortfalls will force a million acres of productive farmland into retirement as we…