Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how employers are adjusting to COVID-19 issues, how the…
Almost Impossible to Kill Houseplants
Crassula Ovata (Jade plant) Cathy Isom fills you in about just a few houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Almost Impossible…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
Nearly 40 industry groups representing various agricultural commodities are asking for a regulatory pause as California addresses issues related to COVID-19. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the…
FDA Temporarily Suspends Routine Facility Inspections
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended routine facility inspections on a temporary basis to limit unnecessary exposure during heightened coronavirus concerns in the U.S. The announcement came…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the roller coaster of citrus markets due to the…
How to Safely Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables
With everyone concerned over the transmission of viruses, clean produce is surely a concern. Cathy Isom has a few tips about how to safely wash fruits and vegetables. That’s coming…
Farm Safety Practices Adapt to Protect Workers from Coronavirus Risk
Agricultural operations throughout California are adopting new farm safety practices to help limit exposure risks. Farm employers have been dispersing critical safety information to workers and implementing new protocols to…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently announced that there has been trade progress made on behalf of the U.S.-China Phase One…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering some ways farmers are making sure their employees feel…
Raising Chickens and Ducks Together
Cathy Isom has several things for you to consider if you have the idea of raising chickens and ducks together. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Raising Chickens…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
California’s water conflicts continue as state regulators make changes to the administration of crucial water supplies. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s upcoming webinar which will…
Direct Marketing Farmers Hit Hardest During Pandemic
Farmers who depend on direct marketing their produce appear to be having a tough time during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the demand for fresh produce has been strong in the…
Perennials that Will Have a Big Impact on Your Garden
With gardening time upon us, Cathy Isom fills us in about some perennials that will have a big impact on your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of ours….