USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding $25 million in grants designed to help partners implement and evaluate innovative conservation practices that have demonstrated benefits on farmland. The funding…
Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Sales to End by 2035 Under Executive Order
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed an executive order that will prohibit the sales of gasoline-powered vehicles. Under the order, all new passenger vehicles will have to be zero-emission by 2035….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-30-20
Today’s Farm City Newsday includes reports from Brian German on how the California rice crop is shaping up pretty well and information for Milk producers looking to apply for CFAP…
The California Kitchen: Creamed Cabbage 2020
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Creamed Cabbage 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Head Cabbage 1T Olive Oil…
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Clean Up the Fall Garden
…trees drop leaves around their root zone it’s OK to leave them alone because leaves are rich in nutrients. Leaves and other plant bits are broken down naturally over time…
Agriculture Seeks Federal Support for Coronavirus Worker Protection
…the challenges related to ensuring COVID-19 safety. The letter addressed to Vice President Mike Pence, who chairs the White House Coronavirus Task Force, emphasizes areas that could use improvement and…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has launched a nationwide effort to help encourage enrollment in the program. The Trust Protocol has now officially moved into phase two of the program…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Tune in to the show for news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
2020 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course Nov. 2-19
…Zoom webinars will cover a variety of pistachio production topics including field preparation, planting, irrigation, pest management, and harvesting. Registration is available for the entire conference, or for individual dates….
Ways to Tell if You’re Tomatoes are Ripe if You’re Color Blind
The ways to tell if you’re tomatoes are ripe if you’re red-green color blind. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to fruits and vegetables like…
Glass Fire: Another Fire Already Impacting California Winegrapes
California winegrape industry leaders are adding another fire to the list for 2020. During a smoke exposure interview with AgNet West, Allied Grape Growers President Jeff Bitter said the newly…
‘So Far, So Good’ For The 2020 California Rice Harvest
The 2020 California rice harvest is well underway, and things appear to look promising for the industry. After starting out with more average conditions for planting to start the year,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a coalition that is seeking COVID relief from the…
Special Considerations When Raising Yorkshire Pigs
…white or practically translucent which can be somewhat problematic in the heat of summer. Make sure to give them plenty of room to wallow in the mud. Mud is like…