…group of 114 lawmakers is demanding that the Trump Administration remain committed to keeping agriculture on the negotiating table. “As you know, agriculture is the source of a great number…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
…County Farm Bureau’s Executive Director talk about the table olive growers and their recent contract cancellations with Bell-Carter Foods. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Branding and Joining Campaigns to Encourage CA Ag a Seat at the Table
…produce as healthy alternatives is one way to get California a seat at the state’s table. Branding and Joining Campaigns to Encourage CA Ag a Seat at the Table Danielle…
Consider Growing Leeks in Your Garden
…onions in dishes if you have an intolerance for onions. They’re also great sauteed with olive oil. Growing leeks requires a bit more patience than other vegetables, but the payoff…
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
…ownership in Bell-Carter Foods the company was able to ship olives from Spain and Argentina to the U.S. for processing while sidestepping tariffs. The ability to acquire significantly cheaper olives…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
…Secretary of California Natural Resource Agencies. Overall, the take away from the conference was hope and optimism that farmers were going to have a seat at the table when it…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-19-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Tulare County olive contracts that were canceled due to…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
The recent announcement of table olive processing contracts being cancelled by Bell-Carter Foods on nearly 4,500 acres of olives grown in Tulare County has Tulare County Farm Bureau paying attention….
Western View: The Story of Shorty Harris
…a pool table in Chris Wicht’s saloon. When Shorty began to stir, the bartender spread the word. Soon votive candles were lit and the rainbow-chasers gathered around the pool table,…
Plant, Grow, and Harvest Lavender
…purposes, decorate the dining table, or make the room feel fresh and clean. Lavender is a Mediterranean native that has spread across the globe thanks to its luscious scent and…
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
Researchers continue to look at how mechanical operations affect crops as labor costs continue to rise. Central Valley wine, table grape and raisin growers gathered in Fresno County to watch…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Baked Zucchini Marinara
…1/4 C Parmesan Cheese 2 C Tomato Sauce TT S+P 1/4 C Sugar 2 T Olive Oil The California Kitchen: Parmesan Baked Zucchini Marinara For this and many more of…
California to Receive Significant Amount of Trade Promotion Program
…will be divided among the California Fresh Fruit Association, California Agricultural Export Council, Sunkist Growers, Inc, California Cherry Marketing and Research Board, California Olive Committee, Blue Diamond Growers, California Pear…
USDA looks to “Everybody That Eats” for Market Opportunities
…markets. Purdue said the department is open to all counties and “everybody that eats, that’s who is on the table.” USDA looks to “Everybody That Eats” for Market Opportunities Danielle…