…and actionable plan that can be executed. “We come up with prescription maps and we have it talk to the machines that are driving through the vineyard. So, if I’m…
Antibiotics for Animal Agriculture Drops by A Third
…indication that our ongoing efforts to support antimicrobial stewardship are having a significant impact,” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb stated in a news release also noting the latest summary is the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a report on the Farm Bill strengthening efforts of foundation for food and agriculture…
New, Yet Old, Competition for California Avocados?
There may soon be some new, yet old, competition for California avocados and they have a tropical flair. After 25 years, Hawaii has again begun shipping Sharwil avocados to the…
U.S. Trade Officials to Meet in China Next Week
The tension between the top two economies of the world seems to be dwindling– tariffs have been reduced, goods have been purchased and talk of a trade war resolution is…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
Courtesy UC Davis Research is looking at using a combination of byproducts and the sun as a replacement for chemical fumigants. UC Davis is testing an idea that would give…
Transform Raised Garden Bed into a Cold Frame
…wind protection for the plants. Also, the roof will trap heat inside, keeping plants and soil warm during the cool days of spring or fall. This solution works best for…
First Snow Survey of the Year Reveals a Strong Start
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) performed the first snow survey for 2019 today, about 90 miles east of Sacramento at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The readings found…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
…for two consecutive days before H-2A worker permits can be obtained. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is encouraging DOL to let the current advertising requirements continue to satisfy the…
Court Agrees with USDA in GIPSA Ruling
…action on the proposed regulations because the proposed regulatory change of course would generate protracted litigation, adopt vague and ambiguous terms, and might prevent innovation and foster vertical integration that…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today we have our Almond Update where we talk about farmers’ participation in sustainable practices and…
Almond Update: Participation Crucial for Industry Sustainability
…King noted. “It gave us the ability to extract information. Things like we have improved our water use efficiency by 33 percent over the last 20 years. If we didn’t…
Table Grape Industry Feeling Secondary Impacts of Tariffs
Some unexpected, secondary impacts of the chaotic trade relationship between the U.S. and China are appearing in the international table grape market. Increased tariffs placed on American agricultural goods, combined…
What’s Growing On with Ag in the Classroom
…of What’s Growing On, their annual newspaper highlighting California’s diverse agricultural industry with a variety of activities, trivia, graphics and readings. This year’s edition will focus on cultural recipes and…