The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis recently released its Climate Crisis Action Plan as a comprehensive framework to address environmental issues moving forward. The plan, ‘Solving the Climate…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California dominating in dairy production, sudden vine collapse, and…
Summer Care Tips for Your Outdoor Herb Garden
…This could mean moving container plants into a shadier area or putting some shade plant over plants that gives them protection when the sun is at its strongest. Also stay…
UC ANR Engaged in Projects to Increase Internet Connectivity
In a recent panel discussion hosted by the organizers of the annual California Economic Summit, Vice President of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Glenda Humiston emphasized the need…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the EPA’s reemerging Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee,…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
…large harvest from a single plant. Any eggplant suits container growing, but the heirloom and smaller varieties perform particularly well. Look for the word “compact” in the plant’s name. Larger…
Growing a Unique Edible Grass with a Sharp, Peppery Flavor
Peppergrass is a common plant; you might have it growing on your property without knowing it! It’s often treated as a weed because it grows and spreads rapidly. Peppergrass, also…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the emergency paid sick leave provision under the Families…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…could cause large crop losses. So earthquake safety on the farm goes beyond protecting people and structures during the shaking. Growers and packers need to have the assets needed to…
Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible
A slight change to the calculation of income to receive Market Facilitation Program payments from impacts of the trade wars over the last two years could mean more money for…
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
…to participants who were planning to attend the event. About the California State Fair The California State Fair is an international award-winning fair, receiving top honors at the International Association…
Week in Review: Dairy Quota Saga Progresses and New Pest Control Material Hits CA
The ongoing process to determine the future of the Quota Implementation Plan in California continues. Sales data shows that so far 2020 has been a strong year for the organic…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
California winegrape growers could suffer at least $437 million in lost sales from this year’s grape harvest due to COVID-19 related economic disruptions. According to an analysis by Jon Moramarco,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories featuring details on the $10 Billion Bayer settlement, an update…