UC Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba-Colusa is holding grower meetings in October to provide research updates on some of the major crops in the Sacramento Valley. The classes will be relevant to…
Ag Groups Frustrated by Assembly Action on SB 559
…provided much-needed funding to support critical repairs on the Friant-Kern Canal and Delta-Mendota Canal. “Senator Hurtado has been a champion for California, particularly for the Valley when it comes to…
Free Canine-Assisted ACP Scouting Available to Industry Members
Lisa Finke with Hunter – COURTESY: CANINE DETECTION SERVICES Eureka Alerting – COURTESY: CANINE DETECTION SERVICES Sally Searching for ACP – COURTESY: CANINE DETECTION SERVICES Central Machinery Aspirator – COURTESY:…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
…some extra winter habitat for migratory birds that are coming to the Sacramento Valley in their annual migrations this winter. There’s a pretty big deficit of flooded habitat this year…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
…fields primarily in the Sacramento Valley. High levels in other Mediterranean regions around the world have resulted in yield losses between 50 and 80 percent. While branched broomrape levels have…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
Western United Dairies (WUD) is letting California dairies know to be on the lookout for a letter from the Central Valley Water Board. The agency is working to sort out…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-06-21
…water rally at the Capitol, water provisions of an infrastructure bill coming after years of advocacy, and tips on how to understand the letters distributed by the Central Valley Water…
Black Farmer Conference Stakeholders Meetings Coming Up Next Week
…the San Joaquin region. The second day of stakeholder meetings will be on Thursday, September 9. The first webinar is scheduled for 9 a.m. for those from the Central Valley…
Biomass Collaborative to Flesh Out Ag Burning Alternatives
The California Clean Biomass Collaborative is looking into viable alternatives to agricultural burning. Requirements adopted by the California Air Resources Board will eliminate the practice in the San Joaquin Valley….
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…panel on education and workforce development strategies, moderated by California Fresh Fruit Association President Ian LeMay. Educational leaders from around the Central Valley pointed out areas of need for attracting…
FDA Adjusts Lettuce Sampling Protocols for the Salinas Valley
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its lettuce sampling protocols for the Salinas Valley. FDA has been in the process of collecting and testing lettuce grown in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-23-21
…new emergency program set to help rescue animals during disaster and FDA has made adjustments to its sampling protocols for Salinas Valley lettuce. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-10-21
…working outdoors, Sec. Vilsack hearing from Valley growers about challenges facing the industry, and an initiative to help dairy and cattle communities access drought resources. Tune in to the show…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…Valley Air Pollution Control District. The incentive programs available to growers can help to mitigate the cost of acquiring dust reduction equipment. “One of the tips that Bret gives is…