As the new Congress takes office there is hope that something will be done to address the frequency and scope of agribusiness mergers the industry has seen over the past…
Producers Getting Onboard with H-2A Labor Before the Rush
Jackson Family Wines has been using H-2A labor to supplement their needs over the last few years, and Vineyard Manager Bart Haycraft said the merging of the two labor pools…
Celebrating National Apricot Day
Cathy Isom has us celebrating a popular summer fruit that is recognized in the winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Apricots ripen in the early summer, but…
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an extension to the original deadline for Market Facilitation Program applications. Agricultural producers who are seeking payments through the program, which is…
New Overtime Requirements Need Attention
…as this year marks another scheduled uptick in California’s minimum wage. Employers with 26 or more employees are now required to pay at least $12 per hour and employers with…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. In today’s show, Taylor and Brian have an update on the recent storm which brought snow and rain across the…
El Niño Weather System Continues to Progress
Courtesy NOAA/National Weather Service The California snow pack may be below the historical average, but there is still a lot of time remaining in the season for the El Niño…
CA FFA Students Lived to Serve Their Community During the Camp Fire
Courtesy FFA Students from Gridley High School FFA worked to provide relief efforts during the Camp Fire that blazed through Butte County. The students helped with sorting donations, feeding livestock,…
Planning Ahead for Your Spring Garden
It is time to get your gardening hat on. Cathy Isom has a few great tips for you to start the new year by planning ahead for your spring garden….
The California Kitchen: Cream Spinach Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cream Spinach Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: In a Medium Saute Pan 3…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-07-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German who’s filling in for Danielle Leal. Today we talk about trade war costs, deals being delayed…
Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Tweaks Expected
…photo-period for these moths coming to California, and potentially trying out different strains of moths.” Wilson said these challenges and changes are not out of the ordinary when starting up…
Government Shutdown Causes Agricultural Delays
…Agricultural Outlook Board needs time to review the report before. The delay could cause some data issues for the market. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
…the agriculture industry will be paying close attention to the development of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), particularly dairy farmers. The California dairy industry is especially interested in better trade…