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 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Almond Update: Lots of Nutrients and Water Management Education Coming Up
A series of meetings aiming to assist growers with nutrient and water management begins Thursday, March 14 in the Central Valley. Almond Board of California’s Spencer Cooper said ABC is…
Employers Expected to Cooperate with ICE
Assembly Bill 450 originally restricted an employer’s ability to interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). An employer was required to demand a warrant or subpoena before providing any kind…
How to Care for Your Lavender Plants
…How to Care for Your Lavender Plants Lavender isn’t the easiest plant to grow but it can be done. Water once a week until plants are established. Lavender is drought…
Broad Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Farm Bill Program Funding
…safety net, conservation initiatives and nutrition assistance – ultimately reducing the financial support provided to America’s farmers and ranchers,” they wrote in a letter sent today to House and Senate…
The California Kitchen: Smashed Potatoes Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smashed Potatoes Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 10 Potatoes 1 C Cream TT…
USDA Announces Launch of the Start Simple with MyPlate Campaign
…put these tips into action. Online resources include the MyPlate Plan and widget, a tip sheet (PDF, 1 MB), the MyPlate Action Guide, a one-week menu template (PDF, 498 KB), as well as a toolkit for nutrition professionals….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-13-19
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 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Proactive IPM Solutions Grants Available
…future management plans. Applications are due on April 8, 2019, by midnight. Detailed information on this program, including the application process and application requirements, are available at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/opca/proactive-ipm.html OPCA received an…
Good Market for ‘Off’ California Avocados in 2019
It’s going to be a light year for California avocados, but markets are setting up nicely. 2019 is technically an off-year for alternate bearing California avocado trees. “We have a somewhat smaller…
Researching Soil Health Using Cover Crops
Research that is being made possible through the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Healthy Soils Demonstration Project is starting to take shape at multiple sites throughout the state. Researchers…
Growing Lavender for a Bountiful Harvest
…If you want to try lavender, but have a slightly colder climate, try placing your plants near a southern-facing stone wall and put stone mulch or rocks around your plants…
The California Kitchen: Almond Butter Basted Halibut Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Almond Butter Basted Halibut Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 each 3 Oz…
U.S. to End Trade Preference Program for India and Turkey
An announcement from the Office of the United States Trade Representative indicates that Turkey and India will both be removed from a trade preference program afforded by the U.S. The…