Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
‘Get Snacking Challenge’ to Promote CA Strawberries
The grand prize winner of the commission’s Instagram challenge to receive $1,000 The California Strawberry Commission is asking consumers to take its Get Snacking Challenge to inspire them to create,…
Effort to Repair Friant-Kern Canal Passes First Hurdle
A bill moving through the state legislature looks to make repairs and enhancements to the Friant-Kern Canal. Senate Bill 559 was authored by Senator Melissa Hurtado, representing the 14th Senate…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. The proposed projects should augment existing NRCS technical tools (planning, assessment and/or delivery) to better facilitate conservation on…
Identify and Stop Tomato Pests
…first step to tackling the problem. Aphids Some common insect pests that love to feast on tomato plants include: aphids, flea beetles, tomato hornworms, fruitworms, spider mites, slugs and snails. …
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10
Those looking to enroll in USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program will have until Friday, May 10 to apply for funding this year. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be investing…
New California Cattle Council Set to Take Shape
The new California Cattle Council will officially start to begin to take shape after a recent announcement from the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA). The results of the referendum vote…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Lemongrass, an Incredibly Easy-to-Grow Herb
…Incredibly Easy-to-Grow Herb Lemongrass is an herb that’s commonly used to add flavor to soups, stir-fries, and seafood meals. It’s also a natural mosquito repellant, and a gorgeous, fragrant plant…
The California Kitchen: California Romesco Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Romesco Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: In a medium pot add 3…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-12-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the release of the National Agriculture Statistics Service Agriculture…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…2019 in order to accommodate the 2020 planting season. For the 2019 planting season, the 2018 Farm Bill provides that States, Tribes, and institutions of higher education can continue operating…
Citrus Research Board to Employ Dogs to Detect HLB
…middle of that strategic planning, so I am the one hired to be the canine expert and manager of the process.” Finke noted that one of the most critical steps…
A Vegetable with a Crunchy, Peppery Zing
…ready to harvest so quickly you can plant for a continuous harvest that lasts all summer long. There are also many varieties, but the Cherry Belle are highly recommended for…