…the decomposition process. Another problem is that citrus peels take forever to decompose. Coffee grounds and tea leaves are safe for composting, but tea bags & coffee filters are a…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
(AFBF-Oct. 2, 2019) — The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released a proposal for the future of U.S. milk-pricing provisions and marketing-order reform. The recommendations aim to bring more democracy…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
The stopgap spending bill that was overwhelmingly passed by the House last week progressed through the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 85 to 15. President Donald Trump signed…
The California Kitchen: Escargots with Puffed Pastry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Escargots with Puffed Pastry inspired by Bouchon Bistro with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…a solution to two major environmental problems: the disposal of paper waste and revegetating damaged training grounds. Under federal regulations, U.S. Army classified papers must be pulverized to a fine…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Talking Microbiomes
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
California’s pistachio crop may end up a little lighter than initially anticipated, even with the understanding that it is an ‘off’ year. Coming off a record crop last year growers…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…products,” President and CEO of Western Growers Tom Nassif said in a news release. “The elimination of tariffs on produce products such as almonds, blueberries, walnuts, broccoli and prunes –…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-02-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an initiative to empower women in the ag industry,…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
Videos, infographics, farmer testimonials, FAQs highlight chicken’s environmental journey WASHINGTON, D.C. (NCC-Oct. 2, 2019) — With the help of technology, modern breeding, nutrient management, feed conversion and improved animal husbandry…
Italy’s Valagro Breaks-Ground on its First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Valagro USA, an Italy-based company, held a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginnings of their first manufacturing facility in the United States. The facility will reside in Orangeburg, South Carolina….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-01-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Japan Deal eliminating tariffs on wine, another episode…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
Last Friday Governor Gavin Newsom made good on his word by vetoing Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). The news was celebrated by several agricultural, water, and business groups, as being…
Water Year 2019 Ends with Strong Storage Supplies
With water year 2019 officially coming to an end yesterday, many farmers and ranchers are looking ahead with hope for another wet year. The latest storage summary from the California…