U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler is announcing the appointment of thirty-three members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides…
Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is continuing to advance a permanent wildfire smoke standard. A temporary rule has been in effect since July of last year…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why Ag Order 4.0 personal stories are needed, how…
Popular Cooking Oil That Boasts Healthful Benefits
On today’s This Land of Ours program, Cathy Isom lets you know what a recent study is revealing about a popular cooking oil that boasts healthful benefits. Consumer demand is…
The Western View: What’s Going on in Seattle?
…for a community center. And the city said ok, they can have it. The rest of the country watches in disbelief as these 60’s style protestors carry signs and plant…
The California Kitchen: Scalloped Potato Au Gratin Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Scalloped Potato Au Gratin Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 Medium Yukon Potatoes…
Reminder: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements Take Effect July 1
The updated parameters for nighttime lighting requirements established by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) are set to take effect on July 1. The ‘Outdoor Agricultural Operations…
Farm City Newsday Tueday, 06-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Nighttime Lighting regulation that starts on July 1,…
The Best Varieties of Squash to Grow in Your Garden
Summer squash is great for sautéing, baking, raw, and throwing on the grill. Whether you want something small and sweet or large and robust, there’s a squash out there for…
Livestock Grazing Holds Potential Benefits in Organic Systems
…presents any potential issues as it relates to fresh produce. “There are some concerns in terms of food safety since you are having manure from the sheep when they grazing…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why wildfire perception will always be a challenge, the…
UC Conducts Survey of COVID-19 Prevention on Farms
…farmworkers,” said Heather E Riden, agricultural health and safety program director. “The goal of this survey is to understand what practices farms are implementing to prevent COVID-19, where they have…
Growing Your Own Supply of Ramps
…is late summer to early fall. Transporting bulbs or planting root scraps are alternative and swifter ways of growing a ramp patch. They will grow well alongside other plants that…
Week in Review: Cap-and-Tax Coming? Water Board Also Looks to Increase Fees
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