…that will be driven on whether they can even safely get in there or whether they would want to take a crew into areas where there would be an impact,”…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-30-19
…to the Kincade Fire, details on USDA’s new hemp rule and we’re addressing the agriculture impact of Assembly Bill 5. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Addressing the Agricultural Impact of AB 5
…financial impact that AB-5 will have. Several groups representing various industries and communities will be working to quantify the impact of AB-5 and communicate that to legislators. “We signed onto…
Rice Weed Survey to Better Understand Recent Weed Pressures
…Board and there are plans to repeat the survey every five years. “In the past, I would say four to five years, we’ve had a bunch of new weed species…
Enhancing Your Landscape with Garden Stones
…as well. Styling choices, especially using natural stones and rocks, should enhance your homes current appearance rather than distract from it. Keep in mind that you’ll also need to line…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
The U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program has officially been developed and will be the regulatory framework that American hemp production will be based upon. The interim final rule will formalize…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
As the Kincade Fire burns through Sonoma County, grape growers are reliving the challenges from the 2017 fire season. Roughly two years ago, fires burned through Napa, Lake, Sonoma, Mendocino,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Kincade Fire and its impacts on Sonoma County…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
The House Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing focused on realizing the conservation benefits of precision agriculture. Vice President and General Manager of TerraNova Ranch, Don Cameron spoke to the…
Roasting Pumpkin Seeds for Health Benefits
Don’t throw those seeds out! Cathy Isom explains all of the great benefits to roasting pumpkin seeds for a healthy snack. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Roasting…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
Eligible Voters to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 4 (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots on November 4 to eligible farmers and ranchers across…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…17, 2019, public meeting of the Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel in San Luis Obispo. “This practice is timely with California’s increased acreage dedicated to orchard crops and will…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
Bill Aims to Combat Deceptive Labeling of Plant-Based Fake Meat (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the bipartisan introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully)…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…economies, which are long-lasting and important contributions to local rural communities and our planet’s well-being.” More than 90 projects have been funded through the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program…