…fight. Also, get details on why funding for the Clean Water Plan is proving to be a win for agriculture and why the state is seeking the public’s input for…
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
…of Ours. Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest Like all plants, tomatoes require three main macronutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. For all plant life, nitrogen allows for thick, full…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-24-19
…G20 summit. In today’s show, we have a report on that and the hopeful comments from trade leaders. We also have some more details about the Produce Safety Rule inspections,…
Tyson Moves into Imitation Meat Sector
Courtesy Tyson Foods It appears that Tyson Foods will be the next meat company moving into the imitation meat sector. The company recently announced a series of plant-based and blended…
Flowering Bushes Add Beauty to Your Garden
…they’re a member of the mallow family, more closely related to the hibiscus plants. Just a note, Rose of Sharon are poisonous to dogs. Lilacs are a sign that summer…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
To help with the development of Governor Gavin Newsom’s climate-resilient water system plan, the public is being encouraged to provide input on water concerns. The California Department of Food and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-21-19
In today’s show, we cover how a CalOSHA visit can turn into a full inspection and how the industry is saying that is happening more often. Brian German has a…
Chinese Trade Negotiations to Continue at G20 Summit
More trade negotiations are scheduled to take place at the upcoming G20 summit after a telephone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Dialogue between the two…
Child Friendly Rose Varieties for Your Garden
If you have a flower garden, you, no doubt, have roses. Cathy Isom tells you about a few of the rose varieties that are ouch-free for your garden. That’s coming…
Farm Bureau Endorses Senate Water Legislation
…surface or groundwater facilities,” he said. “Federal forestland must be actively managed for public safety, the environment and water supply.” Source: California Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-20-19
Welcome to Farm City Newsday by AgNet West. We have a great show today starting with National news as there was some hope injected back into the China-US trade scuffle…
Almond Update: FORE! Support California FFA June 27
Coming back for a second year, the Almond Board of California’s 2019 Almond Leadership Program is hosting the 2019 Golf Tournament fundraiser. Almond Leadership Program’s Victor Thao said there are a few…
How to Harvest and Store Homegrown Figs
…sap. This can irritate your skin if it’s exposed for longer periods of time. Plan ahead with your wardrobe before you harvest your figs. Step 4. Store Properly. Figs aren’t…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
New legislation to address student debt was recently introduced as the Young Farmers Success Act. The bill, HR 3232, was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee…