Undersecretary for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Christine Birdsong joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley to discuss her…
New ‘Short-Day’ and ‘Day-Neutral’ Strawberry Varieties Resistant to Fusarium
The University of California, Davis has new strawberry varieties available that are resistant to Fusarium wilt. Breeder and field manager with the Strawberry Breeding Program, Glenn Cole said the new…
May Snow Survey Still Shows Abundant Snowpack
The May snow survey conducted at Phillips Station illustrated an abundance of snow remaining in California. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) measured a snow depth of 59 inches…
A Dozen More Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
Groundwater sustainability plans for 12 non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins have been approved by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The announcement brings the total number of groundwater basins that have…
World Bank: Commodity Prices to Drop Through 2024
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Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Enrollment Applications
The Seeds for Bees program from Project Apis m. is now open and accepting applications. Enrollment for the 2023-2024 growing season officially began on April 1. The program is aimed…
‘Newsom Stepped Up This Year’ in Response to Water Conditions
…California. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade expressed appreciation for some of the actions taken. Wade said the governor did the right thing in adapting to…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Offers Tips for Stewardship
…agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Garrett Gilcrease, Agronomy Service Representative at Syngenta, discuss more about the program….
Food as Medicine Pilot Programs for Veterans
…to expand Food is Medicine programs, from medically tailored meals to produce prescription programs, at key VA healthcare facilities across the country. VA and The Rockefeller Foundation will support two…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA Opposition to PRIME Act
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Week in Review: Wet Weather Allows for Full Allocations & ‘Screams’ for More Storage
After substantial rain and snow blanketed the state, reservoirs are nearing capacity and allocations have been updated for California water projects. The cyclical nature of California’s weather patterns emphasizes the…
Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative Begins Implementation
The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative is officially underway. The program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to expand markets for goods produced through climate-smart practices. More than…
Millions of U.S. Seniors Face Food Insecurity
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Disaster Recovery Package Requested for California Farmers
Several California Democrats are working to rally bipartisan support for a disaster recovery package to assist the agricultural sector. Multiple storms have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage…