…better-tasting food. Take time to learn which plants belong together and which ones not to put near one another. Marigolds, tomatoes and basil are best friends, but tomatoes won’t fair…
Efforts to Understand Nutrient Composition of Vacuumed Manure
…Alternative Manure Management Program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor, Nick Clark said one of the aspects they are looking at are…
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
Results from the referendum vote related to the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP) have been released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The QIP referendum pertained to a sunset…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA continuing its work to strengthen food safety efforts,…
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is continuing efforts to help strengthen food safety practices. At the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and…
Dealing with Aggressive, Destructive, Japanese Beetles
…food, shelter and water, and birds will rally to your yard. Another thing you can do is hold off on watering the lawn. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of…
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
…enable them to know where their food comes from and to choose to support American farmers and ranchers,” Psaki said in a media briefing. “The President and the USDA believe…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…practices to improve soil health and integrated pest management systems. Geetika Joshi from the California Department of Food and Agriculture went over the components of the Healthy Soils Program (HSP)….
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
…the USA standard. The review of the standards will help to inform future rulemaking decisions for labeling standards. Multiple petitions have been filed with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…U.S. Food and Drug Administration for efforts to address food safety issues. Nutritional programs would also benefit from additional support under the agriculture funding bill. A total of $6 billion…
Best Method to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas
…are grown in. If you prefer one color over the other, acidic soil with a pH below 6.0 will promote blue blooms, while alkaline soil, with a pH above 6.0,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-05-21
…insurance coverage, almond shipments remaining strong despite pandemic challenges and small ag producers worked hard to fill the food gaps during the pandemic but say they now need help. Tune…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
…of labor plaguing farmers worldwide. He also speaks about food security spurring alternative methods of food production, such as vertical farming, aquaculture, and cellular meats. Voices of the Valley ·…
A Few Common Composting Mistakes You Need to Avoid
…like fruit and vegetable peels. Never add animal-based food scraps such as meat, seafood, greasy food, or dairy products to your bin or pile. Also avoid grass clippings from areas…