…products into conventional production is showing to provide a multitude of benefits for growers. “They pair well really nicely with other crop protection products in that some of them increase…
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…a comprehensive plan to address water challenges in California. The California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Food and Agriculture were tasked with developing the…
Species to Consider Tapping for a More Unique Spin on an Old Classic
The many trees you can tap for syrup to sweeten your favorite breakfast treats. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Although you definitely won’t get the traditional maple…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…climate smart agriculture efforts in 2022. Some of the programs to be expanded include the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). “Climate change is happening,…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…environmental benefits while creating opportunities for America’s farmers. As farmers and ranchers continue to increase their reliance on digital technologies, delegates voted to support raising the standard for federal broadband…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…address Pierce’s disease, the glassy-winged sharpshooter and the control of other pests; passed amendments to California’s processors law; and worked to protect growers from onerous new labor and environmental regulations….
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
…United States (WOTUS) Rule. Despite claims to the opposite from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers, a new WOTUS rule will have a large impact on…
Edible Plants that Grow Well in the Shade
…that prefers shade and makes a beautiful groundcover with the benefit of edible berries and the leaves. A self-seeding member of the carrot family, sweet Cecily will spread readily wherever…
VofV: Changing the Farm Narrative through Innovation & Workforce Development
…change narrative of agriculture. She discusses how to create a renewable cycle of economic development, collaboration, new technology invention, and environmental stewardship. Podcast hosts Dennis and Candace also dive deep…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…difficult over the past 18 months. A new interagency effort is being undertaken which involves additional yard space along with the restoration of export ship calls. “The Port–along with our…
Fresh Christmas Tree Needs to be Disposed of – or Recycled
…of January. Check with your local city or county agency to see if tree curbside pickup is available, and also when it’s ok to start leaving your tree on the…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…most flexible tools we have for locally-driven, partner-led efforts to reward producers and drive important environmental and climate outcomes,” Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-22-21
…investments required by Prop 12 present challenges for pork producers and how to plan ahead for crop protection needs in order to avoid supply chain disruptions. Tune in to the…
Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential
…an expectation that the positive momentum will continue. “I think with these generations being more in tune with the nutritional value of organic and also the environmental impact of organic,…
