Another update to the farmers.gov online resource will now allow users to conduct more business with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Any farmers and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories an including an exclusive interview with the World Ag Expo…
State Helps Supply Ag Industry with Much Needed N95 Respirators
…state. Fresno County Farm Bureau (FCFB) has been one of the many organizations helping to supply the local farming community with the N95s. “These N95 respirators are something that’s really…
2019-2020 Legislative Session: ‘Bit of A Reprieve’ for Agriculture
…With fewer bills being passed overall, it was less opportunity for new legislation to negatively impact farmers and ranchers. “I think we got a little bit of a reprieve this…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how consumer trends are driving the interest in different…
California Navel Orange Initial Forecast Positive For 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released an optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s California Navel Orange Objective Measurement forecasts 84 million boxes from the golden…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…scientific insights to this Task Force will help reach solutions to resolve air quality challenges.” The Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research was established through the 1996 Farm Bill….
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
…be forced to shut down when wildfires occur in their area.” The letter was signed by more than 50 organizations including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers Association, and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how smoke exposure testing limitations are ruining the winegrape…
Sonoma County Spearheading Program to Assist Farmers in Wildfire Situations
An educational safety program in Sonoma County has been working to assist farmers when wildfires occur. With the assistance of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Sonoma County Farm Bureau (SCFB)…
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
The massive die-off of conifers in the Sierra Nevada between 2012 and 2018 was predictable and unprecedented. Sadly, it is also likely to happen again, said UC Cooperative Extension forestry…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how livestock and dairy producers can apply for CFAP,…
The Western View: Dangerous Year For Fire
…newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm…
Almond Update: Irrigation Research Plans For Future of Water Management
It’s safe to assume that growers will rely more and more on artificial intelligence for their water needs as the industry pushes towards the year 2025. The Almond Board of…