Some growers have already begun investing in the future of the new hemp industry in California, as part of what is being described as the ‘re-hemption’ of the crop in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-19-19
…a study that found one-third of food grown goes unharvested and details on the California Food Expo that is coming up. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
…fields, but the research suggested that those estimates can be far too conservative. Data collected on more than 100 farms in northern and central California showed that in-field food waste…
New Resource for Integrated Weed Management in Rice
There is a new resource available from the University of California to help growers and pest control advisors navigate issues in California rice. UC Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba,…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Garlic Crusted NY Steak
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Parmesan Garlic Crusted NY Steak with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Canola/ Vegetable…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the DPR’s announcement of a workgroup searching for Chlorpyrifos…
Farm Evaluation and Nitrogen Management Plan Reporting
…Dairymen. California dairy farmers are on a timetable for lowering methane emissions after the passage of Senate Bill 1383. The legislation calls for significant methane reductions by 2030, but Sousa…
Using the California Agritourism Website from UC ANR
…new income stream opportunity as interest and demand for agricultural tourism continues to grow. UC ANR is now offering a tool compiling multiple areas of information through its California Agritourism…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
Sacramento (DPR) – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the members of a new, cross-sector working group created to identify,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-15-19
…of the National Organic Program, why managing dust during almond harvest is important and details on the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture award applications. Tune in to the show for these…
Almond Update: Why Managing Dust is Important
…Managing Dust is Important Find more information about managing dust and dust reduction goals at Almonds.com/harvestdust. From the Almond Board of California: The California almond community is dedicated to producing…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
Bee pollinating chive flowers Without our pollinators, there would be no food. Cathy Isom continues her series on bees by telling us what we can do to help bring back…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
Prune harvest could start as early as this weekend. University of California Cooperative Extension Advisors Katherine Jarvis-Shean and Emily Symmes put together a checklist of pre and post-harvest considerations for…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Kale with Fire Blistered Tomatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Roasted Kale with Fire Blistered Tomatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Vegetable…