…about updates to USDA biotechnology regulations. In this week’s Almond Update, Hillman talks to Tim Birmingham from the Almond Board of California about the 21st Annual Food Quality & Safety Symposium…
Almond Update: Quality & Safety Symposium Covers Entire Supply Chain
…all safety aspects of the almond industry and will include the latest on new practices and technologies like whole genome sequencing and off-ground harvesting. Listen to Birmingham’s full interview. Almond…
Addressing the Financial Challenges of Small Farms
California’s regulatory environment can be challenging for the agricultural industry, particularly for smaller sized farming operations. Administrator of the California Farm Bureau Federation, Jim Houston recently spoke during a State…
Beginning Gardener Vegetable Garden Layouts
Cathy Isom tells you about some brilliant vegetable garden layout ideas for beginning gardener. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beginning Gardener Vegetable Garden Layouts Growing vegetables at…
Reaction from Industry on President Signing Disaster Relief Package
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall “The disaster relief measure signed by President Trump today is an important lifeline for farmers and ranchers whose greatest desire is to keep…
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
…decided this would be their project and why not try to get almonds into the craft beer craze. “You know we are both connoisseur, not experts, and given that almonds…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Brian German. In today’s show we hear about a potential change to paid sick leave that’s moving…
Delay in E&J Gallo Acquisition of Constellation Brands
It looks like there has been a delay in the E&J Gallo-Constellation deal. After Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulators reviewed the $1.7 billion deal between Constellation Brands and E&J Gallo…
USDA Proposes New Regulations for Animal Diagnostic Labs
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is looking to simplify the process for animal diagnostic labs to perform important livestock disease testing. The agency is proposing an update to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-05-19
…update on its salmon project. This week’s Almond Matters segment also highlights the impact of the spring rain on potential Alternaria issues in almond orchards. About the Author Brian German…
Almond Matters: Increased Alternaria Pressure Likely After Wet Spring
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the late spring rains may cause increased Alternaria pressure this year. Even in orchards that do not have a history of…
Drones to Light Up State Fair
Courtesy California State Fair The California State Fair has partnered with Dish to bring a series of innovative and exciting Drone Light Shows by Great Lakes Drone Company (GLDC) to…
Nearly Half of Annual Water Use Reports Still Need to be Filed
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is warning water rights holders that failure to file their annual reports will result in significant fines. Annual water use reports for all…
Wild Plants That Make the Best Teas
Wild Rose Cathy Isom has a bit if information for you about some wild plants that make the best teas. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wild Plants…