…hypotheses about adjacent and nearby land use and possible routes of contamination.” Adjacent land use has been a contributing factor in many of the most recent foodborne illness outbreaks. Multiple…
‘Large Step Forward’ Taken with Farm Labor Reform Roundtable
…Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA). Recently passed on a bipartisan basis in the U.S. House, the bill contains several features supported by the farming community. In attendance was President and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-11-21
…of bee vectoring and Farm Bureau supporting secret ballot for union votes in opposing AB 616. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
MSOB: Delivering Biological Materials Through Bee Vectoring
…inoculum material has been delivered before bees reenter the hive. Temperatures inside beehives are also typically higher than what most fungi can tolerate. Dara said using bee vectoring for delivering…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…stability in water supplies makes potential investment in new trees and vines difficult for farming operations. LeMay said SGMA “is going to have some severe ramifications and force growers to…
Plant Things That Keep Bees Coming Back for More
How to plant things that will keep bees coming back for more. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bee Pollinating an Almond Flower Bees are one of our most…
MSOB: Improving Soil Health Supports Beneficial Nematodes
…types of lesser-known nematodes can be helpful for farming operations. “These beneficial ones, or what we’re calling beneficial, are usually in these other feeding groups,” Shaw noted. “They’re usually the…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…to House and Senate leadership outlining the need for appropriate tax policy to ensure the future of agricultural operations. Signatories include the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association,…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
…of agricultural practices to serve multiple farmers. Projects are meant to improve local food access through support of emerging technologies, implementation of urban farming policies, and supporting infrastructure needs. “With…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis. OPCA is a program under CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation. In a news release, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross stated, “We’re offering this…
Water Funding in Latest Budget Proposal: ‘Band-Aids at Best’
…opposition to new water storage projects. “The fact is they don’t want farming in California. I’ve been resistant to say that over the years, but it’s very clear what their…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
Small and very small farming operations are still eligible for On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRR). Personnel from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will provide guidance pertaining to…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…filling the gaps in previous COVID-19 assistance coverage. An emphasis has been placed on providing support for underserved communities and small and mid-sized farming operations. “We have an opportunity to…