Several issues were addressed by the Trump administration that spread up innovation and eases restrictions. The American Seed Association (ASTA) is always at the forefront of innovation in agriculture. One…
FSA Helped Farmers and Ranchers Address 2020 Challenges
…credit options, adjusting processing timelines, and reporting dates. Several natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, and severe droughts also created problems for American producers. FSA provided farmers and ranchers with…
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
…the relationship between dairy farmers and other crop producers. Researchers from UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension note that the practice of upcycling ag by-products has a significant impact on…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CFBF’s ‘By the Numbers’ Report, new rules for rodenticide…
The Western View: 2020 Is A Banner Year For Citrus
No doubt about it, 2020 is going down in the history books as one of the worst years of our time. But it hasn’t been all bad. In fact, if…
Making Preparations for Expiration of Ag Milage Extension of ARB Truck Rule
Many farmers are making preparations for the expiration of the ag mileage extension for the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) truck rule. The ag milage extension currently allows trucks that…
AB 1788 Guidance for New SGAR Restrictions
…many cases including non-production agricultural areas such as man-made structures at cemeteries, golf courses, and parks. There is also guidance on how the bill will impact agriculture producers. DPR states that “provided…
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
…temperatures are above 40°F, it’s safe to keep your tangerine trees outdoors. Always move your plants indoors and outdoors gradually, or the plant will go into shock and lose leaves….
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) worked to ensure the viability of American ag exports amidst a challenging year. Adjustments to normal operation, particularly in foreign…
Snowpack at 93 Percent of Average in First 2021 Snow Survey
…winter storms. “A dry start to the year isn’t always indicative of a dry or even critically dry year,” de Guzman noted. “In fact, the fall of 1995 actually started…
Critical Habitat Definition and Exclusions Finalized Under ESA Rules
…will be used for identifying critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The updated definition will go into effect in 2021. There had previously not been a clear and…
Monarch Butterfly Not Endangered, But Will Continued to Be Monitored
…the Endangered Species Act (ESA). “We conducted an intensive, thorough review using a rigorous, transparent science-based process and found that the monarch meets listing criteria under the Endangered Species Act….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering H-2A wages, optimism for the 2021 almond industry, efforts…
The California Kitchen: 5 Ingredient Winter Bisque Soup
5 Ingredient Winter Bisque Soup In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare 5 Ingredient Winter Bisque Soup with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…