Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program which recognizes farmers for…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
Several industry members recently went to Sacramento to meet with legislators and regulators to discuss the challenges that California grape producers are facing. President and CEO for Allied Grape Growers,…
What to Plant in a Hanging Basket Garden
…Radishes, and Baby carrots. What you should avoid when planning out your hanging basket garden is any heavy crop. Don’t look at the size of the plant but the size…
Mechanical Vineyard Pruning Possible Without Replanting
…managed plants.” As AgNet West previously reported, mechanical vineyard pruning is becoming more attractive to growers as machines become more effective and the cost of labor continues to increase. Vineyards…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
…create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering updates to the water allocations for CVP South of…
Senate Environmental Quality Committee to Review SB458 Amendment to The Statewide Ban of Chlorpyrifos
Senate Bill 458 which was introduced by Maria Durazo, (D, Los Angeles), is a bill which will prohibit the statewide use of chlorpyrifos. Since its introduction, the California Farm Bureau…
Water Allocations Updated for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors
Last week the Bureau of Reclamation issued the updated allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) South-of-Delta contractors for the 2019 contract year. South-of-Delta agricultural water service contractors will now be…
EU Trade Negotiations Progress Despite Reluctance to Include Agriculture
The European Union (EU) remains adamant in excluding agriculture from any type of free trade agreement while President Donald Trump continues to voice support for EU trade negotiations to incorporate…
Legislation to Bring Cell-Cultured Meat Products Under USDA Jurisdiction
…Poultry Regulation Act of 2019 would codify the responsibilities of the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over food products that are…
The California Kitchen: Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Cranberries 2 English…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-22-19
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,…
Reminder: Systems Approach to Moving Bulk Citrus
Communication is key to staying compliant while moving citrus. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding the citrus industry that since Asian citrus psyllid quarantine zones were…
Growing Radicchio Adds Color to Your Garden
…deliciously bitter note to your dishes. You can eat the entire head, but some people prefer the center of the plant over the outer leaves. Many people don’t know that…