Western Growers CIT members discussing issues with California tomato industry leaders. One of the most important aspects to consider in agtech development is a clear understanding of what the needs…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
Scientists from UC Davis recently published their paper evaluating the use of genome editing to prevent dairy bulls from growing horns. Cooperative Extension specialist at UC Davis and corresponding author…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…thrives.” USDA is providing the funding through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Eligible applicants include rural cities, towns and water districts. The funds can be used for drinking…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the citrus industry’s funding opportunities to fight deadly diseases,…
Advancing Food Safety Through Technology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has adopted an approach to food safety that is people-led, and technology-enabled. Through the “New Era of Smarter Food Safety” initiative that was announced…
How to Rid Your Garden of Potato Bugs
There are some pests that are good for your garden. But one can be devastating if allowed to remain. Cathy Isom has a few tips about how to rid your…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: The Power of Data Through the Supply Chain
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs –…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded a grant that will help to guide future organic research. The grant was awarded to…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
…for sustainability in the cotton sector, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu noted how valuable the commodity is for developing economies. “Cotton represents so much more than just a commodity: It is…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-15-19
…focus on tomato grower issues, management of data in another episode of the Voices of the Valley and California nominations for the Golden Owl. Tune in to the show for…
SJV Water Blueprint Submitted for Water Resilience Portfolio
…to the Governor’s office highlights some of issues facing water security in the San Joaquin Valley. Some of the Blueprint coalition participants include the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers…
Easiest Houseplants or Ground Covers You Can Grow
In today’s program, Cathy Isom fills you in about one of the easiest houseplants or ground covers you can grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Easiest Houseplants or…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-14-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the record 2020 pistachio crop, lawsuits surrounding California Prop….