Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the…
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
…perspective which sees increasing bee-friendly habitat as pretty costly. “Putting in pollinator habitat comes at a cost to growers,” Lewis said. “We have had a good start to growers making that…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…our precious agricultural land, promoting sustainable agriculture and uplifting new and existing farmers that have been historically underserved.” AB 125 invests $3.122 billion over five years towards protecting food system…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…“While highways and bridges are front and center in the administration’s proposal, federal investments in water storage and conveyance present an opportunity to strengthen our farming and rural communities while…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
…Nursery v. Hassid has potentially far-reaching implications depending on the outcome. The challenge to the union access regulation has been brought by Cedar Point Nursery and Fowler Packing Co. Claiming…
Herb and House Plant Varieties to Grow Hydroponically
…nutrient-rich water that should be changed about once a month. Just be sure to do your homework and check if the plants you choose are on the pet-friendly list. If…
Zero-Maintenance Method for Growing Houseplants
…method pet-friendly and low-maintenance, but it also happens to produce some stunning arrangements. In order to grow, plants need water, oxygen, nutrients, and some support to keep themselves upright. Traditional…
MSOB: RNA-Based Fungicide On The Horizon?
…Geneticist Hailing Jin said they have found a way to protect the RNA which could lead to a more environmentally friendly fungicide product on the market. “They are eco-friendly because RNA’s can…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…our food and farming systems to be more equitable for all Californians, while protecting our environment and our farmlands, so California’s agricultural industry can remain competitive for many decades to…
The Right Companion Animals to Raise with Sheep
…sheep. For one, sheep are social animals. They should never be kept singly, which is why most people keep them in flocks. Sheep kept with other animals are more friendly,…
Understanding the California Water Futures Market
…which is a composite of water transactions throughout the state of California that gives you a weekly price of water.” There has been some concern that opening a water futures…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
Agricultural industry members recently testified at a Senate hearing about the value that farming can provide in addressing climate concerns. Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Wraps Up with Biobest
…control insects in its portfolio, as well as bumblebees for natural pollination. The biobest team also helps craft biological control plans to match the needs of individual farming operations. Morales…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-16-21
…point for the new food safety rule, weighing the cost of farming versus food insecurity, and a drone company is using AI to count fruit while in flight. Tune in…