…the mountains over power lines with downtown Los Angeles skyline in the background. It’s true that PG&E is the Utility that everyone loves to hate. And I don’t appreciate having…
Is Hass Avocado the New Green Gold?
…high growing yield and in some areas, year-round harvesting is possible. According to the USDA there are about 322 calories in a large avocado, which is about 200 grams. I’m…
Incubator Farm to Help Develop New Agronomic Strategies
A new incubator farm in Modesto established by Yara North America will serve as a testing ground for innovation in the area of increasing efficiency in cropping systems. The farm…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
The Kincade Fire has burned more than 77,000 acres as of November 4, causing significant damage to the community with the destruction of homes, farms, and businesses. For those who…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Sterile NOW Project Sees Major Improvement
…the transportation and release of the moths might be pretty jarring for a nocturnal insect. “These things are produced in a facility in Arizona, they’re shipped by plane to California, moved by ground…
Strong Grape Harvest in Napa Valley
Both the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) and the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announced that despite some of the challenges in recent weeks, the 2019 harvesting process has gone rather well…
Best Foods to Can for an Emergency
…stockpile. Meats that are safe to can include: chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, pork, sausage, veal, and venison. You can cut meat into strips, cubes, chunks, or use ground meat. Just…
‘Phase One’ of Chinese Trade Deal Encounters Another Hurdle
The progress made toward getting “phase one” of a Chinese trade deal established has encountered a setback as the planned venue for signing the agreement is no longer available. President…
The California Kitchen: 5 Spice Roasted Chicken Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 5 Spice Roasted Chicken Breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 each 8 Oz…
74th Annual CARCD Conference to Highlight Timely Issues
The California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) is hosting its 74th annual conference at the Sheraton Hotel at the Sundial Bridge in Redding. The theme of this year’s CARCD…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-01-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering another episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast,…
New Map Shows How Food Moves Through U.S.
A team from the University of Illinois recently developed the first high-resolution map of the American food supply chain. The map provides a comprehensive look at how food such as fruits and vegetables,…
Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees
…needs to be done before the ground freezes. Technically, there could be snow on the ground, and as long as the shovel will slide into the soil, planting is still…