…FDA framework will hinder further development of the technology, putting American producers at a disadvantage to other market competitors. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue appears to agree that USDA should be…
CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts
…and a testament to our sticking together and working together to achieve positive outcomes,” said Jim Houston, Administrator for the California Farm Bureau Federation. “We look forward to having discussions…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites as Weather Heats Up
…now with the temperatures coming up and the dry weather coming up mites will begin to get traction and we’ve got to start paying a lot of close attention to…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Farm Bill, USDA is committed to focusing on responsiveness and putting our customers first.” Implementation Progress: TITLE I – Commodity Programs Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy): Dairy producers who…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-26-19
…a House Agriculture Committee hearing on soil health. You’ll find out why farmers are cautiously waiting for progress between the U.S. and China as chemicals widely used as pesticides for…
New Tariffs Include Pesticides
…included. The National Association of Farm Broadcasters reported that CropLife America and a specialty chemical trade group filed comments with the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office that stated the tariffs would…
Growers Needed for Powdery Mildew Research in Vineyards
…So, we want to map where the resistance is developing.” Torres noted that participation in the study is simple and is encouraging any growers willing to cooperate to contact him…
California Represents Cover Crops at House Hearing
Shannon Douglass California was well represented on a hearing about cover crops and supporting programs. A House Agriculture Committee hearing this week focused on soil health and among the testifying…
Enhancing Farm to School Efforts Through New Partnership
Courtesy National Center for Appropriate Technology The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the National Farm to School Network (NFSN) recently announced a partnership with the USDA Food and…
Drip Irrigation System Ideas You Can Build Yourself
…of overhead because it keeps the foliage of the plants from becoming wet. Pinterest Pick the set-up which would work best for your gardening method and make it yourself to…
Learn About Ag Starter Kit Gets Tools in Teachers Hands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7K-LrfUQy0&t=8s Robin Hillman, a third-grade teacher from Clovis, opens her Learn About Ag starter kit from the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. These kits are free and ship…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…is a very common pathogen in different crops. Most of the crops that we have in the valley are susceptible to botrytis,” said Torres. “If we don’t do a good…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-25-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering tariffs and how India is joining in on the…
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
…over your garden, check your soil. Adding fertilizer without knowing the nutrient composition of your soil may lead to over-fertilizing, which is wasteful and may cause growth issues. The biggest tip…