…California is a problem and get an update on the Trade Advisor Committee and its California representatives. Also, learn how bees are being used to deliver crop protection materials. Tune…
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
The pruning principles of roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pruning roses can be a bit intimidating for beginning gardens. That is until they’ve learned the ins…
OPN to Offer More Online Events With Organic Grower Summit Cancellation
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has had to cancel this year’s Organic Grower Summit due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The event provides information and education on a variety of organic…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
Senate leadership introduced the Health Economic Assistance Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act. The HEALS Act is the latest in response to the COVID-19 national emergency and would provide an…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
…for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
The mystery seeds that appear to have originated from China are appearing in mailboxes around the United States. After a number of reports from California residents, the California Department of…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is conducting an online agronomic survey to help gain a better understanding of the needs and challenges of agricultural production. The questionnaire is…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Governor’s newest support for ag workers during COVID,…
Important Tools You Will Need for Pruning Your Roses
Some important tools you will need when it’s time to prune your roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Roses seem to have a reputation of being difficult….
Newsom Announces New Housing for Ag Workers During COVID
…action to protect them will help protect all Californians. Working with the Legislature, we will advance new initiatives to support these key workers and their employers.” His support, called Housing…
NEPA Revisions Look to Expedite Projects and Reduce Litigation
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) received its first comprehensive update in more than 40 years. The NEPA revisions were issued by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The final…
Round Three of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the agency is launching round three of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA plans to purchase and distribute the…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…local communities and the state as a whole. Because of the coronavirus, Louie Brown with the California Fairs Alliance pointed out that of the 78 fairgrounds in the state, 70…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including research on Sudden Vine Collapse and why growers’ help…