Dairy operations thinking about ways to manage manure are encouraged to consider their options before installing a solids separator. Individual facilities will have different needs. The goals of a particular…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry into California by State Veterinarian
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December…
Chores You Should Be Doing in the Garden Right Now
Some winter chores you should be doing in the garden right now. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s a lot going on under the soil when the…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…moves forward with an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR). The goal is to implement a more scientifically-sound process for the development of new technologies that will benefit American farmers…
BeeWhere Program Receiving Important Industry Support
…to reach out and contact the beekeeper on their own accord. “Using the system alone doesn’t meet the requirement, you still have to do your part. That’s partly what we’re…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the ag provisions in the second COVID relief package,…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…further apart at a time when we need to be closer. You know,, we didn’t always celebrate the season of Christmas; its an American tradition that came about during an…
Almond Update: China Showing Promise, Mailers Coming in 2021
…including how they plan to distribute information they usually hand out in person. “Typically at the almond booth, we have the new almanac and other materials that are of interest…
The 2021 Rangeland Summit is Coming Up in January
The virtual 2021 Rangeland Summit is coming up in January. The California Rangeland Conservation Coalition and the University of California Cooperative Extension will be hosting the 2021 rangeland summit January…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
…Planning and Research, Kate Gordon explained how the program worked. Gordon noted that it offers significant opportunity to help the agricultural industry implement sustainable practices. “It might be that they…
California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is encouraging industry participation in their brief labor survey. The data that is collected through the survey will be used in advocacy efforts on the state…
Winter-Friendly Plants for Your Outdoor Space
Some winter-friendly plants for your outdoor space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Japanese Yew Image by MichaelGaida from Pixabay From shrubs to spruces, there are several evergreens…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…biotechnology products that are safe for animals, safe for people, and achieve their intended results. Today’s action underscores the success of the FDA in modernizing our scientific processes to optimize…
DWR Encourages More Climate Change Collaboration
…climate change. As part of the underlying effort to mitigate the impact of climate change, DWR released the “Moving to Action” plan last month. The move aligns with Governor Gavin…