Representatives from the Almond Board of California saw first-hand the industry standard of off-ground harvesting in Israel. The practice is intriguing to the California almond industry, and ABC Director of…
A Few Plants to Grow that Are Hard to Kill
Three of Barrel Cactus Plants Whether you have a green thumb or not, Cathy Isom fills you in about several choices of plants that are hard to kill. That’s coming…
The California Kitchen: House Made Corn Tortillas
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing House Made Corn Tortillas with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3/4 C FLOUR 1/4 C…
More Virulent Newcastle Found, Now in San Diego
Statement from California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones SACRAMENTO, (CDFA-September 6, 2019) — An ongoing investigation has determined that infected birds moved from within the virulent Newcastle disease (VND) quarantine…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
Rep. Jim Costa addresses the California State Board of Food and Agriculture The California State Board of Food and Agriculture held another public comment session last week in Fresno to…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
Air quality standards could become even more strict as a new proposal is making its way through the regulatory process. Back in July, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Citrus Research Board’s newest president, benefits of environmentally…
Growing the Mexican Sunflower Attracts Pollinators
A field of Mexican sunflowers in Flagstaff, Arizona. Fort Valley flower field, covered in wildflowers with San Francisco Peaks in the background. Cathy Isom has a few tips, as well…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
Enrollment for 2020 Begins October 7 WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Sept. 10, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in the…
China Files Another WTO Complaint Over American Tariffs
Last week China filed another complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the United States. The latest WTO complaint comes one day after the U.S. began imposing an additional…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM)…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-10-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a recent trade mission to Canada, details on the…
Some Home Remedies for Bee Stings
At one time or another, you will be stung by a bee. Cathy Isom gives you some home remedies for bee stings. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…experience above normal livestock deaths because of specific weather events, as well as from disease or animal attacks, may qualify for assistance under USDA’s Livestock Indemnity Program. Producers who suffer losses…