Plant-based imitations of butter and other dairy products pose an increasing challenge for consumer understanding in the butter sector, which is dealing with proliferating imposters even as butter’s popularity grows….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-07-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson discussing lack of…
CFBF President: Labor Needs are Greater in California
California Farm Bureau (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson addressed the results of the bureau’s latest survey on farm labor. The data from the survey concluded that the labor shortage has been…
Grow Milkweed for a Specific Insect
Cathy Isom has a few important tips about why you should grow milkweed for a specific insect. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Grow Milkweed for a Specific…
Organic Certification Cost Aid Continues With New Farm Bill
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…the tree nut acreage, in particular, almonds which need bees to pollinate, has increased we’ve brought in more bees,” said Isom. The CDFW will have 12 months to produce a…
Chinese Trade Deal Would Immediately Impact Agriculture
…type of impact a trade agreement would have and how long it will take for the agriculture industry to regain ground that was lost during the trade dispute. U.S. Agriculture…
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
The Data Analysis and Tactical Operations Center (DATOC) recently released its first quarterly report for 2019. The DATOC report summarized some of the current projects related to combating Huanglongbing (HLB)…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering enhancements to the livestock and dairy insurance programs, an…
Possible Stone Fruit Thinning In Short Season
A short season for stone fruit might mean producers will need to thin fruit to meet sizing expectations. According to models, a late bloom coupled with a hot second-half to…
Perfect Plants for a Patio Herb Garden
Cathy Isom has a few ideas for you about the perfect plants for your patio herb garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Perfect Plants for a Patio…
The California Kitchen: Bison Bolognese 2019
…Ground Bison .5 C Shallot 1 C Roasted Tomatoes 1 Sprig Thyme 1 Sprig Rosemary 2 C Tomato Sauce 3 Cloves Garlic Pressed .5 C Sugar TT Parmesan Dehydrated Chive…
Final Snow Survey of the Season Nearly Twice the Average
…ample water supplies this summer,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “But it’s critical that it’s put to use replenishing groundwater basins and storage reservoirs for the next inevitable drought. Every…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with China, Mexico, and Canada. Two reports on…