The U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act over the weekend. The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill will head back to the U.S. House of Representatives for another vote….
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse introduced the legislation that is designed to reform the H-2A…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-05-21
…Act, the FDA proposed traceability rule and what Glenda Humiston of UCANR has to say about the restoration of UC’s budget. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Edible Plants You Can Grow in Bog or Marshy Soil
…your property. Plant edible bog plants instead of those that prefer drier soils. Try to plant species indigenous to your area whenever possible. One of the most popular edible bog…
Perfect Gift for Easter That Keeps on Giving All Year Long
…time for the holiday. Take an egg carton and cut off the lid portion. Use empty and clean eggshells you think will act as a good holder for the seed…
Goal® 2XL and GoalTender® now exclusively from Nufarm
…broadleaves and provide long-lasting pre- and post-emergence activity. Both formulations provide strong control of actively growing weeds and also form a soil barrier to block the establishment of emerging weeds…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-25-21
…RENEW WIIN Act, and Nitrogen best management practice research. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle…
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
…weed control techniques. It also provides information about biological control agents for 18 different weed species and species groups. Funding for the manual was made possible through the California Department…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…Department to consider extending the CFAP sign-up deadline,” Duvall noted in the letter. “The recent Regulatory Freeze Pending Review on all new and pending executive actions, though common during a…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…threats facing honeybees. The parasite is known to create substantial issues that can result in colony collapse. An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologist discovered that the parasite actually seizes iron…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern…
Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators
…flowers have been around for about 49 million years. As a result, local insect species such as bumblebees evolved alongside these flowers. The wildflower species you should grow in and…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungi Showing More Benefits Than Pest Control
…act as a stimulant for the plant as well. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals campaign, UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara discusses research over…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
…species. In fact, since enactment of the WIIN Act, returns of listed salmon species have improved dramatically.” The RENEW WIIN Act would bolster communication related to coordinated operations of the…