Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the rejection of a recent Prop 12 challenge, 1,3D …
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
Ag biotech used in combination of traditional control methods have helped to eradicate a harmful pest. According to a new study by the Agricultural Research Service and the University of …
Important Reasons for Removing Tree Stumps
Some important reasons for removing tree stumps. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many reasons to remove tree stumps from your property. But probably the most obvious …
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had its hands full in 2020. However, APHIS staff were able to adapt to the multitude …
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
California nuts growers looking for other avenues for disease management have a new tool available to them. As bacterial and fungal issues continue exhibiting more resistance to certain products it …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the details of California’s Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grants, the …
Recycling Tips for Your Christmas Tree
What to do with your Christmas Tree when it’s time to take down the decorations. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s no doubt many of us kept …
CLas-Positive ACP Found in San Diego County
San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes huanglongbing (HLB) disease in citrus. Even though Asian citrus psyllids (ACP), the vector for huanglongbing disease, are …
DPR Continues to Look at Potential Action on Soil Fumigants
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) continues to consider actions pertaining to 1, 3-D soil fumigants. DPR has been coordinating with several counties in an effort to develop potential …
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the 2020 California Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. CFDA has awarded a total of $230,981 to the CalAgPlate …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the new increase in the minimum wage standard, top-netting …
Locally Driven Water Initiatives Critical for Helping Guide National Assistance
Locally driven efforts are critical for helping to guide national conservation assistance initiatives. Several leaders of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently heard from industry members about water quantity …
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
A group of industry organizations is pushing back against the emergency safety standards that have been put in place in response to COVID-19. The coalition of agricultural and business groups …
Week in Review: Mixed Results in Snow Survey, Friant-Kern Canal Gets Federal Funding
The California Department of Water Resources performed the first 2021 snow survey at Phillips Station Wednesday morning. The Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations and COVID-relief package includes funding support for making …