Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the optimistic outlook for the California walnut industry, the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-07-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with the E.U., a walnut snacking opportunity that…
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…pests of many agricultural crops including almonds, apples, blueberries, cherries, peaches, grapes and hops as well as hardwoods such as oak, walnut and poplar, among others. USDA and State partners have been…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…products,” President and CEO of Western Growers Tom Nassif said in a news release. “The elimination of tariffs on produce products such as almonds, blueberries, walnuts, broccoli and prunes –…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-10-19
…new milking parlor equipment at UC Davis and the breakdown of this year’s walnut production. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…U.S. withdrew, walnut tariffs were to be eliminated. Walnut producers are hopeful the terms of this new agreement will bring similar relief but applaud negotiators for their successes, as yet…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…Walnut Commission, and American Pistachio Growers. Almonds, pistachios, and walnuts all ranked in the top five for overall export value according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Agricultural…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…Diamond Growers, and Michelle McNeil Connelly of the California Walnut Commission. Other Californians appointed to the committee include Marcy L. Martin from the California Fresh Fruit Association, Joel Nelsen from…
One of the Easiest Fruit Trees to Grow
…eat on the fruit. Other companion plants to have nearby: Garlic, strawberry, nasturtium, chamomile, chives, and borage. Avoid planting plums near black walnut, white pine, or hawthorns. I’m Cathy Isom……
Deciphering the Walnut Genome
California produces 99 percent of the walnuts grown in the United States. New research could provide a major boost to the state’s growing $1.6 billion walnut industry by making it…
California Walnuts Receive Trade Funding for Tariff Relief
…California Walnut Board (CWB), seek to maintain the industries competitiveness in the marketplace, from research to marketing, not only for the present but for our future. The California walnut industry…
California to Receive Significant Amount of Trade Promotion Program
…Advisory Board, California Strawberry Commission, Cal-Pure Produce, California Table Grape Commission, California Walnut Commission, and the Almond Board of California. “We were pleased to see the large demand for participation…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…on CNH Tractors and designed to endure the toughest Walnut, Almond and other trees. With driver comfort and safety in mind, we designed a Low Profile Cab that keeps the…
Sutter County Recognized for Distinguished Service
…behalf of agriculture led to his receipt of the California Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award, presented during the 100th CFBF Annual Meeting in San Diego. A walnut grower and…