…the canal. While there is still time for the bill to move forward, California’s budgetary constraints make it unlikely that the bill will be a priority. About the Author Brian…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released a report evaluating its program to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The Farmer Equity Act was passed by the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including AFBF seeking farmworker protection in COVID aid, a virtual…
The California Kitchen: Creamed Corn Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Creamed Corn Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2.5 T Vegetable Oil 3 Whole…
Fast-Growing Veggies You Can Grow in Under Thirty Days
Some fast-growing veggies that you can grow in under 30 days. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even if you have gotten a late start on your garden,…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
Did you know that too many trees on one piece of land can be a bad thing? Neither did John Chandler of Camino, California according to his comments in the…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
The Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day has moved to an online format this year as California continues to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday,…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
…crop,” said Zea. The California prune industry is responsible for nearly all domestic production, growing prunes on more than 41,000 acres. California growers produce roughly 40 percent of all prunes…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-21-20
…here in California and the EPA Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee making a come back. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Citrus Industry Positive About Federal HLB Funding
…the federal revisions remain high. California Citrus Mutual President and CEO Casey Creamer said, of course, it was good news that Governor Gavin Newsom did not reduce the $5 million…
Adding Fragrance to Your Garden to Keep an Unwanted Critter Out
Add a little fragrance to your garden to keep an unwanted critter OUT! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Citronella plant Mosquitos are a nuisance to have…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently unveiled the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. The initiative will be used as a basis for shaping food safety measures…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
The House Appropriations Committee recently advanced its ag spending bill for the fiscal year 2021. The bill establishes spending limits for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new HLB tool with the potential to do…