Scientists are closer to gaining the upper hand on a disease that has wiped out citrus orchards across the globe. New models of the bacterium linked to the disease reveal…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…release. “The flexibilities announced today support health and safety while also ensuring the Federal crop insurance program continues to serve as a vital risk management tool.” RMA is authorizing Approved…
Officials to Review Phase One Trade Agreement with China
…were established last December, well before both countries’ economies were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Plans for a meeting between U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Chinese Vice Premier…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the increase in agriculture complaints amid Coronavirus distancing, how…
Getting to the Bottom of Why Those Tomatoes Aren’t Ripening
…picked a variety that is not suitable for your area. Overgrown or stressed vines won’t be good producers. Tomato plants only have so much energy to give. If they spend…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…areas as more people remain home due to coronavirus safety guidelines. The cotton industry remains hopeful that federal assistance is on the way. California pistachio production continues to inch north…
CLas-Positive ACP Discovered in Riverside Commercial Grove
…the ACP/HLB Action Plan from the perimeter of all commercial groves and all residential HLB host plants that are located within a 250-meter radius around the find. An expansion of…
New Winery Wastewater Regulations: ‘Untenable for Small Wineries’
The State Water Resources Control Board is working on new winery wastewater regulations which present significant challenges for the industry. The permitting process for the updated winery general order appears…
2020 Water Resilience Portfolio Released by Governor Newsom
…the California Farm Water Coalition. “It looks like a comprehensive plan that takes into account the need for new storage, improved conveyance, capturing water when its wet, saving it for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including several associations opposing SB138, FDA announcing a new protocol…
Addressing High Boron Conditions in Almonds
Alternative crops are being looked at for high boron areas in Northern California, but research is also looking at helping almond trees. As AgNet West reported this week, pistachios are…
Best Late Season Tomato Varieties to Grow
…planting. They provide a nice bit of overlap with your main season tomatoes and fill the void left when your early-season tomatoes stop producing. Late season varieties are planted at…
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Raspberry Farmers’ Market Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Vinaigrette 1/2 C Raspberry 1/2…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a new proposed organic rule in the Federal Register aimed at providing better oversight within the sector. The Strengthening Organic Enforcement proposed…