The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. A Stop Use notice was announced on December 4…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Chick-fil-A suit against chicken producers for price-fixing, animal activists…
Herbs and Veggies that can be Grown, Even When it Snows
Some herbs and veggies you can grow, even when it snows. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sure, many of us have grown cold tolerant veggies in our gardens,…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Salmon Lox
Smoked Salmon Lox In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Salmon Lox with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Hickory Wood Chips…
The Western View: Wait a Minute
Here we are, in the season of waiting. Remember, when you were a kid, the expectations of the Christmas season? From Thanksgiving on, the weeks seem like such a slow…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
The deadline to sign up for the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) is Friday, December 11. In a media call last week, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard…
Animal Activist Attempt to Tie Animal Agriculture to Pandemic
If you thought pandemic related stay-at-home orders would stop animal activists, think again. Animal activist are attempting to tie the current COVID-19 pandemic to animal agriculture with a “cancel animal…
Agriculturalists From Fresno and San Diego Counties Win Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
A Fresno County couple who expanded their agritourism business during the pandemic and a vintner who has worked to raise the profile of San Diego County wines have earned awards…
Farmworker Groups Sue Over DOL Decision Regarding Wage Rates
Farmworker groups are taking legal action against the recent decision not to increase H-2A wage rates. The United Farm Workers (UFW) and the UFW Foundation are suing the Department of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID-19 protocols contributing to congestion at ports, a recap…
Flowers that can be Planted Near a Vegetable Garden
The flowers you should plant near your veggies in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Marigolds If you’re feeling discouraged by the long list of plants…
Almond Update: State of the Industry Points of Positives of 2020
The 2020 Virtual Almond Conference is underway. Almond Board of California’s CEO Richard Waycott, Chair Kent Stenderup, and Vice-Chair Brian Wahlbrink attempted to tackle summarizing a turbulent 2020 at the State…
Water Accounting and Trading Platform Workshop Series Begins December 16
A series of workshops on California’s first open-source Water Accounting and Trading Platform is set to begin next week. The first in a series of scheduled workshops will take place…
The California Kitchen: Christmas Apple Crumble
Christmas Apple Crumble In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Christmas Apple Crumble with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 C Flour…