The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the details of the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program as part of meetings with farmers and a tour of farms with Senator Leahy….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-19-21
…ag story with legislators, registration for the Almond Conference 2021 is officially open and labor expected to be an even bigger issue for winegrapes this year. Tune in to the…
Upcoming Conference for Women in Agriculture
The Advancing Women Conference is gearing up for its annual event. Although the event is based in Canada its virtual aspect makes it accessible for women around the globe to…
Growing a Unique and Tasty Veggie that Chefs Love
Common Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum), entire plant. Photographed in the wild. By Yummifruitbat – Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5 How to grow a unique and tasty veggie that chefs love….
The California Kitchen: Summer Roasted Corn Salad
Summer Roasted Corn Salad In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Summer Roasted Corn Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-18-21
…using water stress uniformity to get walnut trees through drought and how the rising global income levels help to keep demand strong for California ag products. Tune in to the…
Farmers’ Almanac Released with Modern Take
The 2022 Farmers’ Almanac is set to hit the stores this week and readers will find a modern take on the information. While still equipped with weather forecasts, calendars and…
Rising Global Income Levels Help Keep Demand Strong for California Ag Products
Despite the ongoing challenges, the overall long-term outlook for California agriculture remains positive. North American Regional Head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness for RaboBank, Roland Fumasi explained that global income…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are due Nov. 1,…
Tasty, Leafy Green That’s as Fun to Grow as it is to Eat
The tasty, leafy green that’s as fun to grow and eat as it is to say. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Atriplex_hortensis/Orach By Stefan.lefnaer – Own work,…
Health Bite: Comparing Milk and Alternatives
…at a few of the popular alternatives, soy, almond, and oat, as well as regular milk and skim milk. Before we compare what’s on the nutrition label, let’s also address…
Ag Encouraged to Speak Out Against 45 Percent Increase in Energy Rates
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has recently submitted its 2023-2026 Phase One General Rate Case (GRC) which proposes a significant upsurge in energy rates. Over a four-year period, the proposal…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-17-21
…how collaboration is helping to guide the development of robotic harvesters in strawberries, and questions of authority are surfacing regarding the water board’s emergency curtailment. Tune in to the show…
FSA Programs Offer Assistance to Drought-Impacted Producers
…of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. Information on California’s FSA opportunities can be found by visiting https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/California/index USDA reporter Rod Bain shares comments from FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux in the report…