…change up your regular cup of Joe. Thanks to Peanut Farmers in Virginia, they’ve created a ground peanut coffee that’s ready to brew at home. Peanut Coffee is a naturally…
FDA Launches Lettuce Sampling Campaign in Yuma County
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will be refocusing lettuce sampling efforts in Yuma County, Arizona. Romaine lettuce samples will be collected from commercial coolers during the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the winery wastewater rule serving as a blanket to…
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
Producers and landowners involved in certain programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation being advised of changes in some paperwork requirements. The Farm Service…
Wild Edible Plants You Can Transform into a Cooking and Baking Flour
…grains, such as Curly Dock, Wild Rice, Lambs Quarter, and Wild Rye can all be ground and made into flour. Potatoes and tapioca and other roots can also be transformed…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) for small and very small farms. OFRRs are meant to help producers better understand the requirements…
Industry Groups Working Towards Establishing Hemp Checkoff
The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) and The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) are looking into establishing a hemp checkoff program. A survey conducted by the two groups shows there is…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an emergency registration for bacterial blast, the California Avocado…
California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway
Avocado growers are once again being asked to weigh-in with their thoughts about the California Avocado Commission (CAC). The state-mandated referendum vote is held every five years by the California Department of…
A Number of Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds Other Than Trash
A number of ways to reuse coffee grounds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Coffee grounds can be a fantastic and affordable way to help grow your garden….
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba counties. The Almond Board of California thanked Dr. Jim Adaskaveg and the Almond Alliance of California for the effort. ABC said growers who are…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
Once again, The Monarch Butterfly is reported to be in serious decline. The numbers are shocking: In the 1980s, there were 4 and a half million Western Monarchs in their…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
American cotton producers are expected to encounter some significant competition in the global market this year. India’s imports are expected to decline, while Brazil continues to make improvements to their…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Coachella becoming the first in the nation to offer…