Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an inbound trade mission to bolster California fruit and…
Inbound Trade Mission to Bolster California Fruit and Nut Export Markets
A group of pre-qualified buyers from Latin America and Southeast Asia is coming to California to cultivate trade relationships with California producers. These types of trade missions have been successful…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-13-19
…SGMA and why infrastructure is needed for more groundwater recharge. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
SGMA Rollout Coming Along Smoothly
The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has presented some challenges, however it appears the overall process is progressing smoothly overall. Supervising Engineering Geologist with the Department of…
Infrastructure Needed for Groundwater Recharge
Infrastructure and volunteers are needed to make groundwater recharge successful in California. Many in the agriculture community were disappointed that not all of the surface water storage projects were fully…
Best Flowers to Grow for a Bee Garden
…up soon after the ground has thawed, and will bloom all summer long to feed your bees throughout the season. Crocuses, planting a few clusters of these early-bloomers will nourish…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
WASHINGTON, (USDA/FSA) – Agricultural producers reported they were not able to plant crops on more than 19.4 million acres in 2019, according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
The California Kitchen: Vegetable Noodles Ratatouille with a Lemon Gastrique
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetable Noodles Ratatouille with a Lemon Gastrique with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: All Julienned…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
(USDA/APHIS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing initial plans to carry out new animal health activities using resources provided by…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-12-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Organic Research Foundation grant deadline, trade markets lost…
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
Beekeeper is holding plate with queen cells. Beekeeping queen cell for larvae of queen bees. Beekeeper in apiary with frame with sealed queen bees, ready to go out for breeding…
Overruled: EPA Trumps California’s Cancerous Glyphosate Labeling
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently updated regulations regarding glyphosate labeling requirements. In an effort to provide label clarity, EPA will no longer be approving glyphosate products to indicate the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-09-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the top 2 CAL/OSHA agriculture citations, the value of…
Wool Industry Adversely Affected by AB 1066 Overtime Rules
Amendments that were made to AB 1066 are causing significant concern for California’s sheep industry. In 2001, the Industrial Welfare Commission exempted sheepherders from overtime and hourly wage regulations due…