Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Hours of Service exemption for truck drivers that…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…the California Farm Bureau Federation, Kings River Conservation District, California Cattlemen’s Association, Central Valley Project Water Association, California Fresh Fruit Association, and Western Growers Association. In the letter addressed to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-20-20
…in today’s show learn why fighting for water resources now is critical to ensure a steady food supply later. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Water Resources Now are Critical to Ensure Food Supply Later
…water resources are even more critical. “We’re going to continue to fight and make the case that now, is the time to make increased allocations,” Johansson said. “Make sure those…
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
…getting some added relief from California in new legislation that was proposed and a new video this week highlights the success of assistance offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service….
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
…weekend. Still, there will be fresh fruit and vegetables from Ferrar Farms, Ninik Natural Foods, Jams by Milissa, Busy Bees Honey Farm, and cheese from Tres Bien Creamery. Organizers hope…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
A recent decision by the State Water Resources Control Board will allow for composting on California farms. After more than five years of negotiations, the State Water Board has adopted…
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall Named to Economic Revival Group
…crisis, but there are mounting challenges threatening their ability to keep putting food on Americans’ tables. “The lost food service and restaurant market due to the COVID-19 shutdown hit America’s…
Producers Seeing Farm Vision with NRCS Conservation Support
…the land’s physical challenges into a stewardship example with the help of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Ron and Judy found out about NRCS from a flyer and enlisted the…
Why Avoid Rock Dust in a Raised Garden Bed
…need to garden in a different way than you would in soil. The chemistry of those planting mixes is completely different than natural soil. That’s why when you add rock…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…for the fish in California rice fields. The project is largely being funded through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in an effort to develop the process on a larger…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…at https://ucanr.edu/About/Locations/. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings the power of UC research in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition and youth development to local communities to improve the lives of all…
USDA Taking Feedback on Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…August 1. Industry members and other stakeholders are being asked to identify the most important innovation opportunities for the future of agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. Input from the agricultural…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…and e-Consult Services Act — Deploys telehealth and e-consult services for rural and community hospitals AB 3155: Moderate Income Housing Act — Streamlines the approval process for smaller unit housing…