Sarah Josepha Buell truly was a shining star in the early days of our country; a driven young woman, smart and curious, she had an inquiring mind and a passion…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-25-20
…almond growers can be thankful for this year, and banded steam treatments showing positive results in research trials. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Almond Update: Being Thankful in a Tumultuous Year
…in certain countries during 2020. Listen to Waycott’s full interview. Almond Update: Global Trade Outlook at Almond Conference The Almond Board of California wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving and reminds…
Cattle Producers Concerned with Interim Transportation Rule
Livestock producers have expressed concern regarding the latest transportation rule that was published last week. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided updates to hauling protocols…
Different Varieties of Pomegranates to Grow
The many different varieties of Pomegranates you can grow or find at your local grocer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With a taste of tartness combined with…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-25-20
…things almond growers can be thankful for this year, and banded steam treatments showing positive results in research trials. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Thanksgiving Meal Cost Down Four Percent from 2019
It appears that the average Thanksgiving meal cost will be a little less expensive compared to 2019. While the holiday will be unlike any other previous celebrations due to COVID-19,…
New Western Growers Partnership Looks to Accelerate Agtech Innovation
…to advance harvest automation. The partnership was officially announced at Agri-TechE’s Realising Economic Agricultural Potential Conference. “We have some big challenges facing us, such as extreme weather, need for harvesting…
Food Safety Collaboration Announced to Study E. Coli
A new food safety collaboration was recently announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Partners include the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the University of California, Davis,…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) was established to provide recommendations to help guide federal climate policy. Formed in February 2020, FACA is co-chaired by the American Farm Bureau…
USDA Encourages Safe Food Handling on Thanksgiving
The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging safe food handling practices this Thanksgiving holiday. Although Thanksgiving Day may be a bit different this year in light of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal.Today’s show is filled with stories including details on the adoption of the emergency regulation for COVID-19…
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
The plan to raise Shasta Dam and increase its water storage capacity is officially moving forward. The Trump Administration recently released the Shasta Lake Water Resources Investigation Final Supplemental Environmental…
Interesting Facts About One of the World’s Oldest Fruits
Some interesting facts about one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pomegranates have earned a reputation as a nutritional powerhouse, but they…