The heatwave over the summer months made for some unique circumstances for some Fresno area growers. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained that during most drought years, crop…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…the resiliency of the almond industry as a whole. Issues of water remain a challenge for producers, with drought conditions compounded by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. But growers have…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features multiple reports on what drought conditions look like in California as well as…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features multiple reports on how California producers are responding to drought and SGMA implementation,…
Cutest Succulents You Should Add to Your Collection
…several hours of sun or other light each day. Lithops are native to southern Africa, where they handle drought and temperature extremes with ease. That means you don’t need to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on drought impacts on California agriculture, growing demand for organic products, and…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…large investment in innovation is an acknowledgement of California agricultural and conservation partnerships’ ability to address emerging and existing conservation issues.” Awarded Projects in California: Climate-smart Irrigation for Drought, Fertility,…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…the searing drought across the West and another catastrophic wildfire season, the $8 billion investment included for water infrastructure investments comes at a critical time,” said California Farm Bureau President…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features analysis of drought impacts on California ag production, information on assistance opportunities from…
Virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day Registration Available
…management strategies during drought. The second day of the online event will feature information on aflatoxin research, soil-borne diseases, and navel orangeworm management. Registration information for the two-day webinar is…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…experiencing climate change impacts, historic drought, regulatory pressures and wildfire,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “The funding for additional water, forestry and ecosystem…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features dairy industry progress on addressing emissions, an overview of drought conditions, and information…
Cattle Contract Library Act Moving Forward
…for increasing access to market data for producers is being applauded by industry members. “After more than a year of upheaval, facing everything from extreme drought to supply chain disruptions,…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…new ELAP Feed Transportation Producer Tool helps ranchers determine estimated payments as part of the program. Recent updates to ELAP now support assistance for feed transportation costs caused by drought….