…California Pollinator Coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
Last week, the California Pollinator Coalition was announced to the industry. Three groups will headline the efforts, one of which being the California Department of Food and Agriculture. California Ag Secretary Karen…
Identifying and Controlling a Deadly Plant Disease
…pruning. Often plants are infected in the nursery, and the disease develops later, after planting in the garden. Courtesy UF/IFAS Symptoms are a gradual decline in plant health, often associated…
Perennial Plant to Grow that Keeps on Giving and Giving
…and fiber. Many cultures have used chaya for hundreds of years and consider it a health booster, particularly for lowering blood glucose levels. It has also been used to treat…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a recently launched California pollinator coalition, staying vigilant against…
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
…upscale current efforts and develop actionable applications for growers to increase pollinator-friendly habitat and ultimately pollinator health. The group was asked about more specifics on how the practices will be…
Slow Process for Moving Ag Professionals into the Digital Space
…agronomists, we found that 60 percent or so were still using pen and paper,” Brish explained to AgNet West. “The folks who are closest to the health and the progress…
MSOB: Endophytes Act as ‘Vaccine’ in Carrot Study
…Hoagland details the research which showed how the bacteria-based endophytes showed the most impact on the plant’s immune health. “They acted in a way to boost the immune response in…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Sponsors of the bill include American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Center…
Warning About Invasive and Destructive Pests
…to plant health. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Warning About Invasive and Destructive Pests Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance…
Floor Options to Consider for Your Chicken Coop
…chicken coop raises health, sanitation, and budgetary concerns. Some common materials to consider include concrete, plywood, wooden floors, vinyl, and rubber mats. A wire is another option, but probably the…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…projects. CIG projects take innovative approaches to improve water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat. The program is designed to promote the implementation of innovative conservation practices on agricultural, forest…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…health and welfare of animals in requiring the 10-hour period of rest. The HAULS Act seeks to expand the HOS exemption allowances for ag and livestock haulers. It would allow…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…and elsewhere is imperative to the health and sustainability of American agriculture and its future as being the breadbasket of the world.” The report was commissioned jointly by AFBF and…