…as they work towards producing an economically, environmentally and socially responsible crop. These four key areas – water use, harvest dust reduction, environmentally friendly pest management, zero waste – ladder…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-24-19
…their good work and environmentally friendly farming practices. You’ll also tune in to a report which details Sacramento lawmakers hearing concerns from the grape industry and we’ve got more news…
Ag Census Looks at Data Differently
…data after changing the way the they looked at the information collected. Rather than focusing on primary operators, the service looked at all people on farming operations who make important…
Weak Honey Bee Colonies May Fail From Cold Exposure During Shipping
…quickly. However, chilling can be as damaging but less obviously. If brood—bee larvae—are chilled, it can result in developmental abnormalities when they emerge as adult bees. This could be the…
Autonomous Shuttles at 2019 California State Fair
…of Local Motors. The autonomous shuttle is an environmentally-friendly vehicle designed to change the future of mobility. “Using Olli at events like this is another great example of how Olli…
California Antique Farm Equipment Show Opens April 12
…14 and feature antique tractor exhibits, trucks and other agricultural engines along with various vendors and multiple family-friendly activities. “We go from World Ag Expo that’s very ‘business-y’ to kind…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…unveiled farmers.gov, a dynamic, mobile-friendly public website combined with an authenticated portal where customers will be able to apply for programs, process transactions and manage accounts. Navigating the H-2A Visa…
Dealing with Dandelions in the Garden
…play with and, bees and other beneficial insects love them. Birds also enjoy dandelion seeds. Some reasons to get rid of them: they’re ugly, invasive, and cause allergies. The key…
App Brings STEM Agriculture Games to Youth
…non-farming public about the importance of agriculture and reconnect them through educational outreach and learning resources with the people who grow their food. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content…
Program to Promote Pollinator Health Hits Milestone
…surpassed its original goal. “We wanted to get a million gardens planted with pollinator-friendly flowers and different crops that were friendly to pollinators especially for butterflies and others and we’ve…
What is the Grow Medium Coco Coir
…of other growing mediums — it’s hard to overwater, it aerates soil, promotes root growth, its eco friendly, contains useful micronutrients, doesn’t compact, it’s inexpensive, easy to transport, handles better…
California Seed Association Works to Ensure Future Success of the Industry
…forward. “Over a number of years there’s been a lot of consolidation in the seed business and the seed industry,” said CSA Executive Vice President Chris Zanobini. “Even with that,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-25-19
…Riverside citrus program that received a sizable gift, a Ted Talk beekeeper that talked bee honey DNA and how growers got letters stating FSMA enforcement was nearing. Tune in to…
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
…serving as the base for producing royal jelly, which bees use to nurture larvae and turn larvae into queens. Vitellogenin also is a critical food storage reservoir for honey bee…