An effort led by Western Growers (WG) looks to speed up the development and implementation of harvest automation technology. The Global Harvest Automation Initiative (GHAI) has set a goal of …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering this week’s Making Sense of Biologicals episode which uncovers …
Week in Review: Limited Drought Action Taken and Potential Help Coming for Valley Canals
During a visit to Lake Mendocino, Governor Newsom has declared a drought emergency in two counties. Two separate efforts to address some of the needs of Central Valley canals are …
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting proposals for eight contractors to serve as grower liaisons for several regions or counties throughout the state. As an integral partner in the …
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
After being reintroduced in Congress, the Growing Climate Solutions Act is receiving significant support from the agriculture industry. The bill was introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow, Mike Braun, Lindsey Graham, …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Newsom declaring drought in two California counties, a report …
E. coli ‘Foreseeable Hazard’ Understates a Complex Situation
A recent report regarding E. coli outbreaks may have understated a very complex situation. As AgNet West reported last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a summarizing report of …
New Wolfskill Walnut Variety Receiving ‘Keen Industry Interest’
The new Wolfskill walnut variety appears to be garnering quite a bit of attention from California growers. Developed through more than 10 years of research at UC Davis, the new …
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking for public comment to help guide the development of a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. A total of $10 million has been provided …
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is releasing two California almond industry acreage reports: USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) 2020 California Almond Acreage Report including the 2021 preliminary bearing …
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute …
Almond Matters: Preventing Mite Populations from Taking Hold
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, mite populations can quickly grow when left untreated. Getting an early start to mitigation efforts will be the most helpful approach …
Newsom Takes Limited Action in Addressing Drought Conditions
Governor Gavin Newsom has taken limited action to address the drought conditions that California is currently experiencing. During a visit to Lake Mendocino, Governor Newsom has declared a drought emergency …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Earth Day, climate change an opportunity for the dairy …