Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s citrus crop forecast, farm tech investments more than…
California Citrus Forecast Unchanged, Just Below Last Season
The United States Department of Agriculture‘s California citrus numbers remain unchanged from last month. The National Agricultural Statistics Service‘s Bill Curtis announced May’s Citrus Crop Forecast. All of the data…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…bitter to swallow,” said Pidduck. “It’d be a bad year if we just relied on lemons.” The overall citrus market has taken a significant hit with the closure of schools,…
Delicious Leafy Greens to Grow in Your Garden
…in well-drained soil with lots of organic matter. Romaine, Cabbage, and turnip are always on top of the list. Maybe branch out a little and try planting some Mizuna –…
The Western View: Even More Fake News Now Online
…news story. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Even More Fake News Now Online About the Author Len…
Organic Produce Summit Postponed Until 2021
…Organic Produce Network (OPN) brings together buyers and producers from the organic fresh produce industry. “We are going to cancel. We’ve been struggling and trying to see if this thing…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…good reasons for some of those policies we’ve put in place,” California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer told AgNet West. “But when you look at the trade context and you…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…Californians – indeed, all Americans – need to appreciate. Ag Workers, Thank you for your service. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
Getting involved with creative direct marketing can help keep farm businesses remain viable in the current environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is offering a…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-21-20
…has been extended and organic producers are doing well despite the shifts in the market. Also, learn about the BeSure! program and hear from USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue all about…
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
…up organic and that was reflected in the sales data.” The 2020 Q1 Organic Produce Performance Report shows that sales volumes of organic fruits and vegetables grew by 10 percent. …
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
The citrus industry lays out the type of impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the market and its effect on growers in this week’s review. Farmworkers may be…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the extended deadline for the National Organic…
Deadline for National Organic Producer Surveys Extended
…COVID-19, the Organic Farming Research Foundation and Organic Seed Alliance are extending the survey deadline to Monday, June 1 for two national organic surveys. The decision was made to accommodate…