…biologically integrated farming systems and President Trump announcing a date to sign the trade deal with China. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Farming in the New Normal workshop, development of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-27-19
…new disease resistant winegrapes and how to have a successful farming business. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Hmong-Language Pesticide Safety Videos Available from DPR
…the Southeast Asian farming community. Listen to the report below. Hmong-Language Pesticide Safety Videos Available from UCANR About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
A new workshop will be exploring how farming operations can adapt and thrive in a new climate reality. Hosted by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and several organizing partners,…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…to embrace similar mentalities in their own realm of farming, where working together for a common goal and persevering daily is a necessity for success. During the two afternoon receptions,…
Confronting the Challenges of the Organic Sector
…organic certification, the availability of pertinent research, and challenges facing the scalability of organic farming. President and CEO of JV Smith Companies, Vic Smith noted that advancements in agricultural technology…
Ag Commissioner Reporting Requirements for Pesticide Exposure
…on farming operations is also prompting a heightened awareness of when pesticide exposure incidents occur. “One of the things we look at as Commissioners is how can we help industry…
Farm Equipment Industry Adapting to Grower Needs
…type but also farming practices. For the most part, GUY noted that organic farmers are typically going to be operating smaller, high-crop tractors. “A lot of the 110, 130-horse tractors…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
…crop is as much about farming the soil as it is about farming the crop and so you have to farm the whole ecosystem.” Encompassing soil considerations into a farming…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
(CFBF) — A dairy farming couple from Tehama County and a husband and wife involved in the Napa County grape and wine business have earned awards for achievement and excellence…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
…farms as idyllic,” said Jeff Dwyer, director of MSU Extension. “And what is portrayed is ideal, but what is not often shown is how hard farming is on both the…
San Benito County Farmer Honored for Distinguished Service
…for sharing his passion for agriculture with members of the community.” Bonturi began farming at age 14 after his father died, and raised apricots, prunes, grapes and walnuts before concentrating…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…announced an investment of $5.9 million dollars in 85 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices. With this commitment, the California almond community has invested $89 million in research since…