Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering recent contributions to produce safety, in-person Spray Safe events…
AB 434 Looks to Mitigate California Wildfires Through Better Grazing Access
Assembly Bill 434 seeks to make grazing on state lands more accessible as a means of combating wildfires in California. Introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas, the bill will authorize state…
Explorer Course Being Offered by Center for Land Based Learning
A new entry-level beginning farmer course is being offered through the Center for Land-Based Learning’s (CLBL) California Farm Academy (CFA). The new six-week CFA Explorer Course will be offered from…
Spotting, Stopping, and Prevent Some Destructive Pests
…effective ways to take care of Armyworms in your garden is to buy and release or encourage beneficial insects, such as ground beetles, parasitic wasps, and parasitic flies. Another idea…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…all but ensures an ever-expanding fire season in the years to come, we must begin to adapt our federal resources to better align with needs on the ground.” The letter…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
The Supreme Court of the United States recently heard opening arguments about a case involving union access on California farms. At issue is California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Act that was…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a newly proposed mill assessment adjustment that could spark…
Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress
Researchers have identified a gene that has the potential to make peaches more resilient to plant stressors. A study from Boyce Thompson Institute looked at a variety of wild relatives…
Common Diseases to Watch for When Growing Asparagus
Some common diseases to watch for when growing asparagus. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When growing asparagus, there are a number of common diseases to watch for….
The California Kitchen: Flame Roasted Orange Duck Breast
Flame Roasted Orange Duck Breast In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Flame Roasted Orange Duck Breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…safer and more sustainable ways to manage pests”, said DPR Director Val Dolcini. He referred to the advancements already made in the citrus, strawberry, and almonds industries and added, “California…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
President Joe Biden recently unveiled the American Jobs Plan to address critical infrastructure needs. The plan calls for $2.25 trillion in investment over eight years. Improvements would be made to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-02-21
…groundwater recharge should take precedent in western water projects, and a study showing success for outfitting greenhouses with semi-transparent solar panels. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare
The 2021 annual meeting of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA) will be held next month as an in-person event in Tulare. The meeting will take place on…