The historically significant fruit with many uses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hawaiian ʻUlu (breadfruit) Photo by Studio Kealaula on Unsplash People stranded on tropical islands in…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
The recent trade forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates high expectations for agricultural exports. Fiscal Year 2021 is projected to see an export value of $173.5 billion,…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Salsa 101
Untamed Salsa 101 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Untamed Salsa 101 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 8 oz El…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has noted that interest in crop insurance has been steadily increasing among producers. Organic and specialty crop growers have been purchasing insurance coverage at…
Biomass Collaborative to Flesh Out Ag Burning Alternatives
The California Clean Biomass Collaborative is looking into viable alternatives to agricultural burning. Requirements adopted by the California Air Resources Board will eliminate the practice in the San Joaquin Valley….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how you can share comments before the EPA rewrites…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
…to state departments of agriculture to help support collaborative, multi-state projects that address issues of food safety, pests and disease, research, and marketing and promotion for specialty crops. “This program…
Runner Beans are a Colorful Climbing Edible Perennial Plant
A colorful climbing and edible plant to add to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Photo by Annie Spratt on…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…humble beginnings, the wine industry grew with the state’s big booms during and after the Gold Rush, but the temperance movement and a devastating vine disease slowed it down. Then…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag groups calling on Newsom to veto AB616, using…
Western House Members Ask for FEMA Disaster Declaration
…disaster programs.” The governors pointed out in their letter that historic drought may wipe out entire crops, limit yields, and lead to extreme levels of pests and disease that could…
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
Grower organizations representing a variety of crops are disappointed with the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft biological evaluation for several neonicotinoid products. The groups representing farmers across the country say that…
National Awareness Increases on Ag’s Role in Mitigating Effects of Climate Change
The damage caused by recent ecological disasters has helped highlight agriculture’s role in mitigating the effects of climate change. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross pointed out…
Hopes That Dry Year Will Prompt Action on Water Management and Storage
There is hope that the unfortunate conditions of California’s water supply this year will prompt decisive action on water management and storage. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia…