…and reduction of loss to the environment on October 7. Enrollment for the webinar series will be limited. Registration information is available online. Listen to the radio report below. UCCE Continuing…
Registration Available for Alfalfa and Forage Virtual Field Day
The annual Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day is still happening this year but will be hosted online. On Wednesday, September 23, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources will be hosting…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…fire victims with planning cost-effective post fire restoration practices. More Information Producers and landowners can use the online Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, answering five questions to identify USDA programs that will help…
National FFA Numbers Reach Record Level
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization recently announced a record high student membership. National FFA reports that there are more than 760,113 student members, an increase of nearly…
Enhanced PACA Training Being Offered Online by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is offering a detailed training course online for individuals and companies that buy and sell fruits and vegetables. The new training…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
…demonstration sites, so that industry members, PCAs, and CCAs can learn more about season-specific pest management activities. Other online materials such as podcasts, videos, and industry publications will also be…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…online workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sept. 17 that will explore ways to increase cotton’s value. Speakers will share new soil-building practices and ideas for marketing the crop’s…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
…collaborators have been able to provide detailed information about how various conservation practices can add value to farming systems. The two-page studies have been developed to assist growers make informed…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…may stop loan acceleration, foreclosure or liquidation.” More detailed information about the assistance being provided to farmers and ranchers experiencing coronavirus hardships is available online. About the Author Brian German…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-10-20
…to optimize your online presence to better engage with consumers and what environmental groups are saying about dicamba. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
New Winery Wastewater Regulations: ‘Untenable for Small Wineries’
…and other industry members expressed concern regarding the proposed winery wastewater regulations during an online public workshop. Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs with the Wine Institute, Noelle Cremers pointed…
2020 Water Resilience Portfolio Released by Governor Newsom
…announced back in January and now includes 14 new actions after receiving input from more than 200 individuals and organizations during the comment period. The water blueprint outlines 142 policy…
Range Camp Moves to An Online Format This Year
…what to expect from this year’s online version of range camp. Listen to the radio report below. Range Camp Moves to An Online Format This Year About the Author Brian…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…information with Imperial Valley growers, Bachie has presented his research results on Rhodes grass varieties at field days and workshops and published in the UCCE Imperial AgBrief newsletter and in…
