The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is asking for additional flexibility when it comes to Specialty Crop Block Grants. NASDA has sent a letter to U.S. Acting…
Bloom Nutrition Essential for Having a Successful Nut Set
Almond growers around the state have their minds set on the pending bloom period. One of the critical components of getting a successful nut set is proper bloom nutrition. Wilbur…
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
The industry has been making progress in addressing market imbalances with a reduction in winegrape planting. Allied Grape Growers (AGG) has released its latest grapevine nursery survey detailing planting trends…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Congressmembers’ letter to Newsom regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for farmworkers,…
Why Probiotics Should Be Added to the Garden Soil
…A healthy soil helps create strong, robust plants that grow fast with a high yield. And, healthy, strong plants are better able to resist pests and diseases naturally. Just like…
Almond Update: New Team Member Uniquely Suited to Help Growers
The background of the newest member of the Almond Board of California (ABC) may position him to be extra-valuable to producers. Michael Roots is the newest Field Outreach and Education…
Registration Open for Inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has opened registration for the inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference. The event was postponed last year and is now scheduled to be a virtual conference…
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to understand the financial well-being of California producers. For the next several months USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be gathering…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
…the California State University, Monterey Bay. “In areas where weed density was really high is where we saw the most impact with the crews having to spend less time within…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
…million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent through soils and plants. More than 2.3 million acres of wetlands have been restored through the program, protecting more than 177,000 stream miles….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-10-21
…Ag Expo experience, producers encouraged to apply for CFAP 2.1, pollination as bloom approaches, and the new winery wastewater requirements that will impact about half of the industry. Tune in…
Seedlings to Start in February for Spring Vegetables
…for transplanting at the same time. Spinach seedlings can also be planted in February and transplanted out in the garden as soon as the soil is workable. Potatoes will also…
The California Kitchen: Hibachi Grilled Valentines Steak Dinner
Hibachi Grilled Valentines Steak Dinner In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Hibachi Grilled Valentines Steak Dinner with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Winery Wastewater Requirements Will Impact About Half of Industry
New regulations from the state of California will unify water discharge rules for wineries and will impact almost half the industry. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted a general order for how…