Income-over-feed margin for May triggers fifth payment for 2019 WASHINGTON, (USDA/FSA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on…
Almond Matters: Preventing Ant Damage in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, there are different strategies growers implement to prevent ant damage in orchards. Several factors come into play when approaching ant management,…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
(AFBF) — Broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity for modern agriculture and the quality of life for rural Americans, Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst told a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what’s causing digester projects to be backed up as…
Tasty Spuds You Can Grow at Home
Purple Sweet Potatoes The potato, in one form or another, is one thing that is on just about everyone’s dinner plate. Cathy Isom has a list of more than a…
California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
Despite the uncertainty surrounding trade relations between the United States and China, California rice will be headlining to China for the first time ever. A deal was reached between Sun…
Voluntary Best Practices to Better Protect Citrus from HLB
A series of voluntary best practices have been developed to afford growers increased protection from Huanglongbing (HLB). The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee has endorsed a set of strategies…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-10-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering China purchasing rice from California for the first time,…
Some Things You Can Use as Strawberry Planters
Strawberry plants in a terracotta pot In todays program, Cathy Isom has several great ideas about some things you can use as strawberry planters. That’s coming up on This Land…
The California Kitchen: Braised Kalbi Short Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Braised Kalbi Short Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 USDA Prime Short Ribs…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-09-19
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 Vice President Mike Pence visiting the Central…
Labor Bathroom Compliance Can be Tricky
When it comes to compliant farm labor bathrooms, there are several rules operations have to mind. The new Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule inspections are highlighting the need…
19 Growing Herbal Teas at Home for Health Benefits
If you do not like to go to the drug store every time you feel under the weather, Cathy Isom lets you know about some herbal teas to grow at…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
The bill that will provide support for necessary repairs to the Friant-Kern Canal is continuing to make forward progress in the California legislature. Senate Bill 559 (SB-559), authored by Senator…