For nearly 20 years the Wine Origins Alliance (WOA) has been working to protect the integrity of wine region names around the world, working with California groups such as Sonoma…
Another Strong Year for Plant-Based Food
It has been another strong year for plant-based alternatives to meat, seafood and dairy products, with sales up more than 11 percent year-over-year. According to a report commissioned by the…
Raising Royal Palm Turkeys for Meat or for Show?
Royal Palm turkey is ornamental, exhibition bird with a unique appearance, largely white with bands of metallic black Cathy Isom continues her series about raising turkeys for meat or profit….
NVV Further Sustainability Efforts with Porto Protocol Commitment
…climate data. “This isn’t new ground or new territory for us but moreover it’s a continuation of a commitment to taking care of the land here in the Valley,” Stults…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering more details on the Cal/OSHA Wildfire Smoke Rule, the…
The Western View: Storming Area 51? Bad Idea
Town sign, Rachel NV. Image shot 2005. Exact date unknown. Image by Len Wilcox Rachel, Nevada, on the Extraterrestrial Highway near Area 51 Image by Len Wilcox You can take…
Perfect Turkey for Small Scale Farming
…inches off the ground because heavy birds can develop leg problems by hopping off high places. Beltsville Small White Turkeys are not specifically susceptible to any health issues. However, Blackhead…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering water management, Cal OSHA passing the Wildfire Protection Emergency…
Raising Your Own Turkeys for Meat and Profit
With the holiday season right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about the holiday main dish. Cathy Isom has a bit of advice about raising your own…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
SACRAMENTO (CAWG Foundation) – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation has awarded $31,500 in college scholarships to eight students. The scholarships are awarded annually to students whose parent…
New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board has unanimously approved new regulations pertaining to wildfires and smoke exposure. The decision comes after an emergency rulemaking proposal was…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-19-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details for the 2019 Ag Woman of the Year…
Easy, Quick Way to Water Your Garden
…time but money too… while properly caring for your garden. An olla irrigation system is when you bury an object underground which holds water. The object is made of a…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
Two of the leading dairy cooperatives are joining forces to establish a dairy marketing agency to maximize the efficiency of both organizations. California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) and Dairy Farmers of…