Water agencies are calling for support from state officials in moving forward with voluntary agreements. The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) recently submitted a document to Governor Gavin Newsom…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the concerns of the citrus industry over the increase…
Congress Working Towards Next Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief Package
White House in Washington, DC, USA Negotiations have been continuing this week between the White House and Democratic Congressional Leadership. Legislators are working to come to an agreement on the…
Growing and Harvesting Bell Peppers
Growing and harvesting your homegrown bell peppers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By ukjent/Shutterstock Bell peppers need warm soil and warm temperatures to thrive. To encourage faster…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
Industry groups are encouraging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support the mandatory labeling of cell-based meat. The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and the Alliance for Meat, Poultry,…
EU Prepared to Impose Tariffs on American Goods After WTO Decision
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently granted permission for the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs on American goods. European officials are considering the implementation of the tariffs in response…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-22-20
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 Almond Achievement Award nominations,…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nomination an Easy Process
Nominations for the 2020 Almond Achievement Award are officially being excepted and it’s a relatively short window to get your submission in. All candidates are due by November 5 and…
Transplanting Your Homegrown Bell Pepper Plants
How to transplant your homegrown bell pepper plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by milesz from Pixabay Once your seedlings have produced true leaves it’s time…
Audit Data Shows Strong Compliance with New LGMA Water Requirements
Last year the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) approved enhancements to food safety measures. The improvements had a primary focus on water standards. The latest audit data shows that…
Task Force Addressing Increased ACP Trap Finds in Commercial Citrus
The ACP/HLB San Joaquin Valley Task Force is calling attention to the recent rise in ACP trap findings in Kern County. Over the last two months, there have been a…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an LGMA audit that tests new leafy green measures,…
Virtual Ag Labor Forum Coming Up November 17-18
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is hosting the annual Ag Labor Forum online this year, on November 17 and 18. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Management in…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Vegetables 2020
Grilled Vegetables 2020 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Grilled Vegetables 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 LB Zucchini…