Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the ag provisions in the second COVID relief package,…
Almond Update: China Showing Promise, Mailers Coming in 2021
…including how they plan to distribute information they usually hand out in person. “Typically at the almond booth, we have the new almanac and other materials that are of interest…
The 2021 Rangeland Summit is Coming Up in January
The virtual 2021 Rangeland Summit is coming up in January. The California Rangeland Conservation Coalition and the University of California Cooperative Extension will be hosting the 2021 rangeland summit January…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
…Planning and Research, Kate Gordon explained how the program worked. Gordon noted that it offers significant opportunity to help the agricultural industry implement sustainable practices. “It might be that they…
California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is encouraging industry participation in their brief labor survey. The data that is collected through the survey will be used in advocacy efforts on the state…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
It’s finally here – Christmas has arrived, with all the traditions and memories of times past. We all celebrate a timeless amalgam of snow sleighs, Christmas carols, beautiful cards, and…
Winter-Friendly Plants for Your Outdoor Space
Some winter-friendly plants for your outdoor space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Japanese Yew Image by MichaelGaida from Pixabay From shrubs to spruces, there are several evergreens…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…in red meat. While FDA has determined that GalSafe pigs are safe to consume, the food safety specific to AGS was not evaluated. The genetically modified pigs are licensed to…
DWR Encourages More Climate Change Collaboration
…of the plan is to explore the formation of a California-based network of climate scientists and water management practitioners. Developers of the plan believe that a climate change network could…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
A formal agreement was recently renewed between multiple federal agencies in an effort to address food waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…Livestock producers will also be eligible to receive 80 percent of their losses incurred due to canceled or delayed orders. The latest round of aid also provides $20 per planted…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID reporting standards, staying ahead of Spotted Lanternfly in…
Latest E. coli Romaine Investigation Officially Over
Concerns of another E.coli romaine lettuce contamination at Thanksgiving never materialized and the investigation has concluded. On November 6, Tanimura and Antle voluntarily recalled romaine lettuce because of a random…
Caring for Fruit Trees in the Wintertime
…the best care, there a few fruitful tips for how to make it through the festive frosts on past February. Before planting fruit trees, do some research and choose varieties…