Governor Gavin Newsom announces the states newest efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 amongst farmworkers and their families. In a July 24 statement, the Governor said, “Stopping the spread…
NEPA Revisions Look to Expedite Projects and Reduce Litigation
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) received its first comprehensive update in more than 40 years. The NEPA revisions were issued by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). The final…
Round Three of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the agency is launching round three of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA plans to purchase and distribute the…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
Several lawmakers are taking actions to help provide support for state and county fairs suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The cancellation of events at fairgrounds is putting the future of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
…is needed, Cal/OSHA updating a COVID safety poster and why employers are seeking clarification. Also, learn how heat stress can take a toll on future dairy productivity and an NRCS…
Fall Veggies You Should Plant in Your Garden Right Now
The fall veggies you should plant in your garden right now. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Right now is the right time to plant these fall garden…
Week in Review: Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released and Fitbits for Chickens
The plan developed to guide the path forward for alternatives to chlorpyrifos has finally been released after several months of development. University of California Riverside researchers have found some interesting…
Improvements Coming to the Livestock Insurance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that improvements will be coming to an important livestock insurance program. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has indicated that beginning in the…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
…explained to AgNet West that a prescribed grazing management plan takes a bit of planning and close monitoring, but the benefits can be well worth the effort. As pointed out…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Representative Josh Harder introducing the Protecting Fairs During Coronavirus…
How to Grow Zucchini in Containers Successfully
…successfully. Keeping it contained allows you to move it around to catch the sun and maintain good air flow through the plant. And when you’re short on space, container growing…
The California Kitchen: Pan & Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Pan & Oven Roasted Chicken Breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 each 4…
Weedy Rice Survey 2020 Underway
The University of California Cooperative Extension Rice Team is out in the fields surveying for weedy rice. The team will be using the opportunity to collect samples and provide an…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…overall industry. The fire that occurred at a Tyson Foods beef packing plant last year which resulted in the facility’s closure, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic, has created substantial turmoil…