Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why some California avocados are being voluntarily recalled, why…
Western View: Nebraska Flooded; Farmers Need A Hand
…Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California…
Some California Avocados Recalled Voluntarily
Some California avocados are being recalled out of ‘an abundance of caution’. Henry Avocado Corporation announced this past weekend they are voluntarily recalling California avocados they packed and distributed to…
What is the Grow Medium Coco Coir
A piece of coconut coir brick (used as a growing medium or soil amendment) Cathy Isom talks grow mediums explaining to you what coco coir is and why you need…
Deciphering the Walnut Genome
California produces 99 percent of the walnuts grown in the United States. New research could provide a major boost to the state’s growing $1.6 billion walnut industry by making it…
The California Kitchen: Smoked BBQ Oyster Mushrooms
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked BBQ Oyster Mushrooms with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Bunches of Oyster Mushrooms…
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
The Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018 (PRIA 4) has officially been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The long-term PRIA reauthorization is reported to strengthen and improve…
California Seed Association Works to Ensure Future Success of the Industry
The California Seed Association (CSA) recently held its 79th Annual Convention in Carlsbad where members gathered to hear important updates on what is happening in the industry and discuss priorities…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-25-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s Agriculture Liaison appointed by the governor, a UC…
New Ag Liaison to Offer Central Valley Ag Perspective
Newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom created a special new role, Agriculture Liaison. This role was created to help his administration better understand agriculture in the Central Valley. He appointed Bill…
Details on the Administration’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2020
Ag groups are asking for cuts in the budget proposal for fiscal year 2020 be reconsidered. The budget proposes significant cuts to several safety net programs, as well as narrowing…
Growing Bay in Your Garden
Bay-Laurel/Pinterest Cathy Isom has some reasons why you should be growing your own Bay. She also gives you a few tips on growing bay. That’s coming up on This Land…
Dairy Producers Previously Enrolled in the Livestock Gross Margin Program Now Eligible for 2018 Margin Protection Program
Retroactive Enrollment Begins March 25 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that dairy producers who elected to participate in the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Cattle Program (LGM-Dairy) now…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how southern California rain is setting up growers for…