The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that California dairy farmers are well on their way to meeting the industry goals for methane reduction. The industry will…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent updated biological opinions impacting water management south…
Catastrophic Decline of the Western Monarch
Monarchs cluster in the eucalyptus trees at the Natural Bridges State Park. Santa Cruz, California. The Monarch Butterfly is an important native of the American West. Not only is it…
Stopping Weeds from Taking Over Your Garden
…cardboard to stop weeds. It’s perfect for smaller areas and spots you’re preparing for ground cover. Boiling water and then pouring over weeds works, too. It’s a perfect method for…
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
…protect,” said Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition. “The new biological opinions we believe are more sensible, it’s a smarter way at approaching species protections and…
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
Winegrapes made a significant comeback in the 2018 crop report for San Luis Obispo County, once again reaching number-one status for sales. Winegrape growers experienced an eight percent increase in…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-25-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the progress of agriculture technology development through a Plants…
Ensuring Compliance with the Produce Safety Rule
…Training that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has received funding from FDA to provide Produce Safety…
The California Kitchen: Blackened Ahi And English Cucumber Ponzu
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Blackened Ahi And English Cucumber Ponzu with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 oz AA…
Tips for Growing Baby Vegetables Successfully
In her third installment on baby vegetables, Cathy Isom has some tips for growing baby vegetables successfully. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tips for Growing Baby Vegetables…
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search For Remedies
Deformed Wing Virus, a leading cause of honey bee losses, has been found to be more genetically diverse than previously thought (USDA/ARS) — Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), one of the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-24-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a changing pesticide regulatory environment, WOTUS, vacancies on the…
Almond Update: Three Aspects of a Changing Pesticide Regulatory Environment
…an update on three aspects of pesticide regulations that the industry needs to know. The Almond Board of California’s Gabriele Ludwig said the three elements would have domestic, worker safety,…
USDA Reduces Cotton Expectations
In the most recent report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lowered its estimate for world cotton production. Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council,…