Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering reactions to the reintroduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the My Job Depends On Ag TV series in…
Almond Update: Pollination Seems Good Despite Wind and Temperatures
Variable temperatures and windy conditions are hindering pollination this season but growers are still reporting a good bloom period so far. Stanislaus producer Eric Genzoli said the wind events can be problematic for bees…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
Safety needs to be top of mind for anyone on the farm. Statistically, farms are risky places. With an loss time accident rate of around 20 per cent, farming is…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new walnut variety that’s a lot like Chandler,…
Supreme Court Asked to Review Case Against California’s Prop 12
…constitutionality of the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative known as Prop 12. The case has been supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than two dozen states, along with various…
FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus
…“FACA’s 40-plus proposals demonstrate farmers and ranchers must be treated as partners as we work together to build on the impressive advances already achieved toward climate-smart farming,” American Farm Bureau…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Continues with PureCrop1
The month-long celebration of the 1,000th episode of the Farm City Newsday podcast continues with the help of PureCrop1. As a long-standing partner with AgNet West, PureCrop1 is participating in…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California avocado forecast as strong for an “off-year,”…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…understand organic farming practices and are equipped to support more organic farmers’ conservation efforts,” NRCS Acting Chief Terry Cosby said in a news release. “The agreement comes at a critical…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). USDA also announced the appointment of Zach Ducheneaux as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “We are honored to have professionals of the caliber…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including details on the upcoming virtual citrus showcase, researchers looking…
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Bringing Changes
…of a credit-back program is to encourage handler marketing activities that promote the sale, use and consumption of walnuts. Similar programs have been successfully implemented in the almond and prune…
Week in Review: Five Percent Water Allocations Disappoint and H-2A Wages Climb to $16
…U.S. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews for small and very small farms as they prepare for compliance with the Produce Safety Rule. The…