…pest exclusion defense system. The dogs find hundreds of actionable pests each year, preventing infestations and quarantines and providing substantial benefits for the environment, for agriculture, and for all Californians….
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…in the week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The first line of the NPR piece outlined the new narrative represented by the two stories: “While prolonged drought has put…
Ag Program Expanding in Central Valley
…and the program has seen significant success. Area Coordinator Claudia Sersland says her program is expanding in the Central Valley as agriculture education looks to get students more exposure in…
Generations of Moth Concerned Wine Industry
The three generations of European grapevine moth is what concerned the wine industry when it showed up 2009. Generations of Moth Napa County Agriculture Commissioner Greg Clark says eradication is…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 8
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 7
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
On October 5 – 6, 2015,University of California (UC) Davis’ World Food Center will address the growing demands on water systems for agriculture. A panel of international experts and thought…
Example of Grapevine Moth Potential Damage
…what total impact the European grapevine moth could have had on the wine industry but Napa County Agriculture Commissioner Greg Clark says he knows of one example of the potential…
Creating Ag Networks for Students
The FARMS leadership program is getting high school students ready for integration into the agriculture industry. Creating Ag Networks for Students The Center for Land Based Learning’s FARMS leadership program…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…working with others in agriculture and education to give teachers the best resources to encourage children to understand agriculture and consider careers in the industry.” The DuPont Pioneer Global Giving…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…about ranching, and the Rickerts serve on agriculture and conservation boards. Hafenfeld Ranch (Kern County) is owned by Bruce and Sylvia Hafenfeld, and managed with their son, Eric and his…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 3
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…resources to help them serve the healthier meals. Now is not the time to backpedal on a healthier future for our kids—that is why Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is encouraging…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…San Joaquin County winegrape grower Brad Goehring said the waters of the U.S. rule is damaging to agriculture. “Most everything is now considered a water of the U.S., and permitting…