…raisin grapes and almonds, and as an equipment specialist for Sun Pacific Farming. He and Kimberly own and operate a pumpkin patch, Dakota Acres, which they decided to rebrand after…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…Bureau Annual Meeting. A Sonoma Valley grape grower who began farming following a successful career in engineering and quantum mechanics, Sasaki is a former Sonoma County Farm Bureau president and…
Real Organic Project Virtual Symposium to Begin in January
…of the 2021 symposium is “Can Real Organic Farming Be Saved?” The lineup features more than 60 of the leading voices in sustainable agriculture including Elliot Coleman, Al Gore, Dan…
USDA Updates Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Rule
…Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “That is something that should take away some concern and uncertainty that would have been facing many family farming…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
…Advisors. The first workshop will cover topics which include drip irrigation in low desert cropping systems, new training resources for organic farming and pest management, and fusarium wilt of lettuce…
NRCS Reminds Farmers of Benefits Provided Through No-Till November
…for California, Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “Some of the corn and small grain silage systems have offered great opportunity for reduced tillage. No-till and reduce-till farming is one of…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
…and it will be moderated by Jonathan Hoff of Monte Vista Farming Company. After the talk, Hoff with help attendees ask questions and discuss the global trade scene with Callahan. Adams…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
…sustainable farming practices for 21 years at the UC West Side Research and Extension Center under four different treatments: no-till plus cover crops, no-till with no cover crops, conventionally tilled with cover…
Syngenta Enhances Biologicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Valagro
…said Corey Huck, Global Head of Biologicals for Syngenta. “It aligns with our commitment to sustainability and to regenerative farming. It’s really a key pillar of our strategy of providing…
Increasing More Targeted Cattle Grazing Is A ‘Win-Win-Win Opportunity’
…conservation goals. That third win would be increasing the financial sustainability of ranching by expanding the number of opportunities for ranchers to graze.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Prop 12 Challenge Meets Defeat in Appeal Court
…state has the right to ban the sale of products within its borders produced through cruel factory farming methods.” Listen to the full report below. Prop 12 Challenge Meets Defeat…
Proposition 12 Still Scheduled for 2022 Implementation, For Now
…ban the sale of products within its borders produced through cruel factory farming methods,” said Rebecca Cary, senior staff attorney at HSUS. “Rather than continuing to squander their members’ money…
Agriculture Seeks Federal Support for Coronavirus Worker Protection
…that farming operations are incurring in responding to coronavirus safety efforts. The industry groups also note the need to prioritize the food and fiber supply chain for PPE dispersal and…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…the future. The key is to keep them alive.” Gary Martin of Pikalok Farming in Firebaugh was using poultry manure on the farm, until it became prohibitively expensive. He then…