Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Vilsack’s thoughts on trade with China post-Trump, a…
Data Shows that Citrus Tarping Having Positive Impact on ACP Movement
Data shows that regulated tarping practices for citrus are having a positive impact on mitigating the movement of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Researchers at the Data Analysis and Tactical Operations…
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
…annuals, such as Marigolds and Petunias, can be planted this month. Spring has also sprung in the lower elevations of the Southwest. This means it’s time to prune spring-blooming shrubs…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
Lawmakers have recently reintroduced legislation to provide producers with more pricing information and ensure appropriate regionally negotiated cash trade. U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Ron Wyden have introduced the Cattle…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-09-21
…ag burning in the San Joaquin Valley ending come 2025, and food safety measures welcomed as long as they don’t impede the process. Tune in to the show for these…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
A recent report shows that the weaker U.S. dollar will benefit some ag commodities but could create issues for others. In general, American ag products are more competitive in the…
Culantro is a Tasty New Option to Grow in Your Garden
…Culantro looks different from its cousin cilantro. For one, it’s taller and goes to seed in the lengthening days of spring rather than summer. Once you see the plants side-by-side,…
Budget Hearings to Consider UC Funding Restoration
Conversations are continuing regarding the potential for a full UC funding restoration. For UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), it would mean the nearly 13 percent funding reduction for…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
The U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act over the weekend. The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill will head back to the U.S. House of Representatives for another vote….
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse introduced the legislation that is designed to reform the H-2A…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a collaborative exchange project that looks at dairy sustainability,…
Researchers Compiling Information on Spotted Lanternfly
Researchers have worked to compile a comprehensive resource on spotted lanternfly. The spotted lanternfly first arrived in the U.S. back in 2014 and has created a host of problems for…
When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside
…Association’s online database. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
COURTESY: ValleyPBS My Job Depends on Ag (MJDOA) is much more than a sticker decal and a Facebook page. Co-founder of MJDOA, Steve Malanca shared his excitement for the second…