With an investment of $10 million, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be bolstering monitoring efforts as part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Acreage enrolled as part of…
Almond Update: Understanding Herbicide Resistance in Orchards
Growers dealing with weed pressures can often encounter varying levels of herbicide resistance. Senior Specialist in Pest Management at the Almond Board of California, Drew Wolter explained that resistance is…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
Legislative spending can be one of the most effective ways to bring about positive change, particularly when it comes to specific sectors of the economy. President and CEO of California…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information about herbicide resistance, along with reports about new carbon monitoring efforts from…
USTR Tai Meets with Chinese Counterpart
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with her Chinese counterpart last week before meetings this week with Italy and a European Commission official. Tai held a virtual meeting with China’s…
Problems Encountered When Growing Vanilla Beans
Some problems you might encounter when growing your own vanilla beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thankfully, Vanilla beans only have a few pests and diseases to…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
The California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan is being adjusted to provide more adequate coverage for farmers and ranchers. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued an order to…
The California Kitchen: Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed
Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
A draft of the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy was recently released for review and public feedback. The draft document was developed after several months of public engagement…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making nearly $2 million in investments to help support the organic industry. A total of $1.73 million in funding is being made available to…
Responding to Black Fig Fly in California
Researchers and state officials are still in the process of forming a coordinated response to the presence of black fig fly in California. The pest has appeared in Southern California…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features an in-depth interview on California’s response to black fig fly, updates on the…
Oil Prices Reach 7 Year High, Gas Prices Surge
Oil prices reached a seven-year high last week, pushing fuel prices higher. The national average price of gas jumped 5.2 cents to $3.25 a gallon, and the price of diesel…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
The Department of Agriculture announced a trio of awards totaling nearly $25 million in grants and cooperative agreements. The funding seeks to ensure broader access and participation in USDA programs…