…better understand the impact of wildfires on grazing livestock. Producers with livestock that were affected by exposures to wildfire or by indirect smoke exposure last year are encouraged to participate….
MSOB: Beneficial Bacterium Helps Grapevines Fight Pierce’s Disease
…and actually kill it.” The Xylella fastidiosa pathogen can typically grow undisturbed within grapevines, blocking the movement of water in the plant. By engaging the plant’s natural defenses with the…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
…we’re only ever one meal away from feeling better. Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health Rachel Eslick For AgNet West’s Health Bite, I’m Rachel Eslick. I can help you…
Updates to The Packers and Stockyards Act Proposed by USDA
…producers from anti-competitive practices within the sector. Efforts will be undertaken to enable better enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act in identifying deceptive practices and preferential treatment. USDA will…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a bi-partisan act that will provide clarity for organic…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…effort is intended to bolster all sectors within the entire food supply chain. “The Build Back Better initiative will make meaningful investments to build a food system that is more…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…from the current and previous regulations, as well as input from a wide array of stakeholders, so we can better protect our nation’s waters, foster economic growth, and support thriving…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
…engineer turned farmer, and Walt, a 25-year veteran in the agriculture and technology sectors, provide detailed insight into how to build and pitch agtech. Voices of the Valley · Neill…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…Back Better initiative to develop a better overall food system. “Hunger is on the decline thanks to aggressive action by the Biden-Harris Administration, but we must do more to improve…
MSOB: Delivering Biological Materials Through Bee Vectoring
…entomopathogenic fungi can also provide added benefits. The amount of material that does actually make it back into the hive can help to address certain pests of bees such as…
Almond Matters: Planning for Pre-Hull Split Applications
…be exceptionally difficult to address disease issues. The open nuts provide an entry point for infection and also provides an opportunity for pest pressures to build up as well. “Putting…
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
…cornerstone of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,” DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a press release. “DWR’s evaluation and assessment of groundwater sustainability plans is an important step in the…
Research Looks at Grapevine Red Blotch Virus Effects on Wine Quality
…aiming to better understand how red blotch virus interferes with the development of important compounds impacting flavor profile. “Red blotch and leaf roll inhibit the formation of many of those…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…