While passing along information related to pesticide exposure incidents to the local District Attorney’s (DA) office is not a new requirement for county ag commissioners, it has raised some questions…
Getting Started Growing Tomatoes from Seed
…from seed, look for certified organic seed. If you live in an area that is prone to disease, look for varieties with built-in resistance. Plant size matters. Many seed descriptions…
The California Kitchen: 7 Minute Skirt Steak
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 7 Minute Skirt Steak with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: TT S+P 2 LB Steak…
Broadband Map Fix Will Reveal Needs
(AFBF) — The House of Representatives passed Farm Bureau-backed legislation that will improve the accuracy of broadband coverage maps to better identify needs. The Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
Legislation was recently unveiled that would significantly alter the landscape of animal agriculture in the United States, particularly livestock production. The Farm System Reform Act of 2019 would establish a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-20-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an autonomous truck that made the first cross country…
Autonomous Truck Makes First Cross Country Butter Delivery
Plus.ai driving in sleet A shipment of butter just made a cross-country trip in a self-driving truck for the first time. A collaboration between Land O’ Lakes and Silicon Valley…
Strong Year for U.S. Cotton Exports
While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made a significant reduction to its production estimate for the 2019-2020 domestic cotton crop, the export market appears to remain strong for U.S. cotton. …
Edible and Delicious Ground Cover Plants
Cathy Isom has a few suggestions for you about some edible and delicious ground cover plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Edible and Delicious Ground Cover Plants…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continues forward progress with the House of Representatives passing the trade deal by a large margin. The USMCA vote was 385 to 41 in favor of…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
Hemp production presents a lot of potential for California growers, but there are still several challenges facing the hemp industry. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture (Board) recently…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-19-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how trade relations with China are impacting the almond…
Almond Update: China Dispute Impact and Overall Picture
The announcement of the ‘phase-one’ agreement with China was good news for industries across California. However, the dispute has been going on long enough to show effects on supply chains…
USDA Encourages Input for EQIP Rule
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is asking for input on its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS will make more than $1 billion available for producers in fiscal…