The referendum to approve the efforts of the California Avocado Commission for another half-decade looked a little different this year, yet was still overwhelmingly approved. Five years ago when the…
UC ANR Strategic Plan Serves as Roadmap for Future Success
…plan helps the department carry out its overall mission. A multi-year framework is established through the plan, enabling UC ANR to prioritize programs and resources to better serve the state….
Perennial Plant to Grow that Keeps on Giving and Giving
…After this, you can use it in your dishes or cook it further in butter or oil. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Perennial Plant to…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. In partnership with Farm Credit, AFBF is seeking innovative solutions to address…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened the signup period for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). Farmers and ranchers will have at least 60 days from…
Almond Matters: Using Degree-Day Calculator and Traps to Plan Treatments
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers have a number of tools available to help guide pest management treatments. Using degree-day calculations in combination with traps can…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a recently launched California pollinator coalition, staying vigilant against…
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
Headlined by the Almond Board of California, the new California Pollinator Coalition launched this week. Joined by the Pollinator Partnership and the California Department of Agriculture, ABC said the group will aim to…
Solano Gold Offers Some Flexibility for California Prune Production
The Solano Gold cultivar can provide some flexibility in production for California prune growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro explained the Solano Gold cultivar…
Slow Process for Moving Ag Professionals into the Digital Space
…Valley Virtual AgTech Summit centered on new technologies and bridging the gap between and ag and tech sectors. During one of the panel discussions, VP of Product and Sustainability for…
Record High Meat Purchases Detailed in Power of Meat Report
The 16th annual Power of Meat report from FMI and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) shows that meat grocery sales increased substantially from 2019 to 2020. The consumer survey…
How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive Pest
…The USDA has declared April “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month.” Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive…
MSOB: Endophytes Act as ‘Vaccine’ in Carrot Study
…in the soil acted as a vaccine for the plant by increasing its ability to fight off the disease. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program,…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…submit proposals. USDA will be dedicating at least $6.5 billion toward new programs including the Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Rules will also be established for USDA programs seeking to…