…globe. He added he and others can’t thank farmers enough. “The word out there is don’t stop thanking a farmer and for farmers, make sure to thank your fellow farmer…
California Prune Board Keeping Industry Informed and Safe During Pandemic
The California Prune Board is working to keep industry members up to date with the latest information regarding COVID-19 and ensure the safety of everybody on the farm. An emphasis…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including a report with all the details on the Almond…
Almond Update: ‘In The Orchard’ Workshop Still Happening, Virtually
COVID-19 restrictions are causing educational opportunities for growers to be postponed or canceled, but that’s not phasing the Almond Board of California. ABC’s Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education…
State Water Board Allows for Easier On-Farm Composting
…an amendment to the General Waste Discharge Order which allows for easy on-farm composting. “Farmers can now compost more, build healthy soils, and reduce and mitigate greenhouse gases,” Policy Director…
Staying Ahead of Ag Crime in Butte County
All of the springtime activity on farms and ranches often brings added concern for ag theft and rural crime. Butte County Farm Bureau Executive Director, Colleen Cecil said their work…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…news release. “The temporary changes announced by [United States Citizenship and Immigration Services] provide the needed stability during this unprecedented crisis.” The amended H-2A flexibility will allow farm employers who…
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall Named to Economic Revival Group
…farm families hard. The prices paid to farmers and ranchers have spiraled down, and in some cases, demand has disappeared, despite empty grocery shelves. No one is more eager than…
Producers Seeing Farm Vision with NRCS Conservation Support
…plan for their farm. Santa Barbara County District Conservationist Emma Chow is helping them continue to manage that plan and create a holistic approach to their vision for the farm….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the change in the HLB quarantine regulation that was…
HLB Quarantine Regulation Change to Further Protect California Citrus
…spread of the huanglongbing (HLB) disease. In 2018, the California Department of Food and Agriculture implemented a bulk regional quarantine plan that included seven zones. Zones 2,3,4,5 and 7 were…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
…American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said of the findings, “We’re doing more with less and proud to lead the world in agricultural advances,” adding, “smarter farming, new strategies and…
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
Growers in Fresno County are making preparations for the approaching busy season with warmer temperatures on the way. CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen pointed out that…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an update on how the prune crop is shaping…