Longtime Sonoma County agricultural and water leader Tito Sasaki has been presented with the California Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award. The award was announced today during the 102nd California Farm…
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…
Week in Review: Another Low Water Allocation and Action Taken on Export Issues
…Maritime Commission will be conducting an investigation into the issues related to export complications. Several bee species will not be considered as fish under the California Endangered Species Act after…
New Pollinator Species to Become Available in California
…but also outside for a variety of different crops.” The company has been working with a bee species called Bombus impatiens, in hopes of developing a new pollinator for farmers….
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…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…adding bees to CESA would create a host of logistical problems and liabilities moving forward. The decision from Judge Arguelles is a tentative ruling. Agricultural groups have been appreciative of…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
…webinars are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Application of Continuing Education has been made with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, the Arizona Department of Agriculture, and Certified Crop…
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
Syngenta Group recently announced the acquisition of Valagro, further building on the company’s biologicals portfolio. Valagro has been an industry leader in the biologics sector, with 40 years of experience…
Planting the Best Nectar Plants for Pollinators
The best nectar plants for pollinators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Create a pollinator-friendly garden by choosing at least three must-have plants…
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…