…conservation programs,” NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton said in a news release. “We’re proud to announce that both farmers and ranchers acting as entities as well as those acting on…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories an including an exclusive interview with the World Ag Expo…
HLB Solution Could Be Available in Three Years
…effective and commercially viable. Currently, Hamlin and Valencia citrus varieties are planted in the field and being treated with the peptide, and researchers are already seeing promising data. The next…
State Helps Supply Ag Industry with Much Needed N95 Respirators
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been instrumental in helping farmers and ranchers acquire N95 respirators. CDFA has been distributing the respirators to agricultural commissioners throughout the…
Fall Planting Prepares Your Garden for Spring
…to plant bulbs, perennials, and more before winter sets in. That way by the time spring arrives, your new plants will get off to a stronger start. All spring-blooming bulbs…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to Support Scientific Research
…– key focus areas for USDA and our partners – would be greatly impacted by all the changes facing our society,” USDA-NIFA Acting Director Parag Chitnis said in a press…
2021 World Ag Expo Officially Canceled Because of Pandemic
…be realistic and safe for our show, and the timelines that out exhibitors and attendees have for making plans.” The International Agri-Center Board of Directors conducted months of research and…
2019-2020 Legislative Session: ‘Bit of A Reprieve’ for Agriculture
…Family Rights Act and adds a new private right of action that puts employers at risk. “I’m sure there’s a public good behind private right of action, but when we…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how consumer trends are driving the interest in different…
California Navel Orange Initial Forecast Positive For 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released an optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s California Navel Orange Objective Measurement forecasts 84 million boxes from the golden…
Best Frost-Tolerant Plants for Your Garden
…cabbage. You can plant it right now and enjoy later for fall harvests. Or, for spring, plant about a month before your areas last frost date. Calendula will add a…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…may also nominate themselves. “The Task Force is another example of USDA’s continued commitment to developing science-based solutions and conservation measures that not only reduce the agriculture industry’s environmental impact…
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
A diverse coalition of industry groups is seeking immediate relief for some of the provisions of the wildfire smoke regulation. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the signatories…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how smoke exposure testing limitations are ruining the winegrape…