…steps if you’re driving towards certain end products.” Cai and his team will now be working to commercialize the new hemp processing method and to make the technology more accessible…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
…to produce similar yields, as compared to the flood irrigated fields,” the report states. “As adoption of manure SDI increases, the water and nitrogen savings afforded by the technology can…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-18-20
…organic complaints during the pandemic, and three new designations available for Bee Friendly farming. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…on-farm resource concerns: improve plant and forest health/productivity; improve air quality associated with agricultural operations; work with agriculture operations to protect surface and groundwater quality; work with agriculture operations to…
Cotton Industry Seeking Research Proposals
…Monday, August 24. The CCIRC is comprised of representatives from the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), California Cotton Alliance, along with the Cotton Incorporated: State Support Committee. The…
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
Agricultural Commissioner Offices have been busy with both conventional and organic complaints about agricultural applications. When those complaints are about drift or a pesticide in general, county offices are required…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
Some tricks to help Summer gardens in the Midwest look their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Axel Mellin from Pixabay In August temperatures…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
…is seeking written comments on potentially adding an Organic Systems Plan option to the HSP. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) has been working with CDFA in an effort to get…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
…The uptick in purchasing comes as tensions have been rising between the U.S. and China in regard to trade commitments. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how to stay protected during the triple-digit temps with…
2020 Grape Harvest Ramping Up Around California
…of Vineyard operations Greg Gonzales told the association, “This pick date is about four days earlier compared to last year, with the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay coming in between 16…
UCCE Rice Team Collecting Watergrass Samples
…is encouraged to contact Rice Farm Advisor, Whitney Brim-DeForest. Samples will be collected through the end of September. Listen to the radio report below. UCCE Rice Team Collecting Watergrass Samples…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: South
The tricks to keep Summer gardens in the south looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gardens in the Southern half of the United States…
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
…wildlife habitat. “RCPP brings an expanded approach to investing in natural resource conservation that empowers local communities to work with multiple partners and agricultural producers to design solutions that work…