…rate had not been adjusted in over twenty years, although the number of wineries significantly increased over this period. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and United States…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
California’s effort to eradicate the growing nutria population is receiving significant financial support from multiple areas. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has been working on addressing the…
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “All eyes will be on this week’s trade negotiations in China because reopening the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-29-19
…a growing population, the fact that consumers are OK with paying more for alternative milk products and how the California Farm Bureau is promoting the USMCA. Tune in to the…
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
…in California for more than a decade. With an understanding of California’s agricultural concerns, Dolcini appreciates the value that government agency transparency holds with the farming community and how it…
The California Kitchen: Summer Blue Crab Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Summer Blue Crab Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Fresh Blue Crab…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the second trade aid package, USDA removing…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
Despite a good growing season for California prunes, the current market may present some challenges for growers. A grower survey conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is…
Showier Turkey Variety Perfect for the Homestead
Male Narragansett turkey, approx. 2-3 years old By TemulsLightningPoncho – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link Cathy Isom finishes out the week on raising turkeys for meat or profit by…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…of the Market Facilitation Program. National Sorghum Producers Board of Directors Chairman Dan Atkisson, a sorghum farmer from Stockton, Kansas, made the following statement in response: “National Sorghum Producers appreciates…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-25-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the DPR investing in chlorpyrifos alternatives, cauliflower consumption still…
Almond Update: Intern Helps Bridge Industry, Highlights Leadership Program
The Almond Board of California’s Industry Relations and Communications Intern has been busy this summer. Daryl Dias said she is tackling several projects including one she just finished, updating the…
Slowly Disappearing Unique Turkey Variety
Pinterest For this, the fourth of her series on raising turkeys, Cathy Isom tells you about the unique turkey variety that is slowly disappearing. That’s coming up on This Land…
Mitigate Liability Risk by Vetting Your Farm Labor Contractor
Working with a farm labor contractor to supply the necessary workforce on a farming operation does not eliminate the liability risk for the grower in the event of an accident. …