…with the process for H-2A application and recruitment. According to the data, the number of firms requesting H-2A labor increased the most individually in the field crops category, from 2,300…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
UC Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba-Colusa is holding grower meetings in October to provide research updates on some of the major crops in the Sacramento Valley. The classes will be relevant to…
Mushroom Lasagna Grows Great Gourmet Mushrooms
…Once the boxes are in, wet them down and cover them with a good, two-inch layer of mulch. Then, sprinkle some spawn over the wood chips. Put on another layer…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…cover crops can be. In addition, the types of cover crops that are planted also determines the overall benefits that can be provided. Director of Pollination Programs at Project Apis…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering considerations for maximizing cover crop benefits in almond orchards,…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…all eligible to apply. Projects accepted through the program can last for up to two years and six months. Specialty crops covered under the program include fruits and vegetables, tree…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering funding made available to support California specialty crops, opportunities…
AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues
…Farmland Trust demonstrates that widespread adoption of just two regenerative practices on U.S. farmland, cover crops and no-till, would sequester the carbon equivalent of removing up to 260 million automobiles…
Starting Your Own Highly Productive Horseradish Crop
…ward pests away from your more precious crops. Horseradish root and grated horseradish There are only a few varieties of horseradish available for planting at home. It can be started…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…include state agencies, commissions, or departments in eligible states. The estimated application due date will be November 22. Funding will be issued in the form of grants to cover costs…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP). USDA will be helping to cover some of the costs associated with the transport of livestock feed. Ranchers that…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
…of crops in areas where the weed is found. Sanitation is a critical component of preventing the spread of the weed even further, along with diligent monitoring. However, scouting for…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…those who need it most.” The funding assistance is meant to cover some of the costs for certain personal, family, or living expenses related to COVID-19. The costs of personal…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
…that agricultural land is covered by the appropriate regulation. “The regional board is trying to sort out different irrigated parcels and making sure that they’re all regulated in one of…