There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. The California Farm Water Coalition has pointed out that…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering President Biden nominating a California ag professional for a…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…are threatening your harvest. Warm, wet weather this time of year makes for perfect conditions when dealing with diseases like almond scab, also known as Cladosporium carpophilum. Growers should watch…
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
…take place through the six grant awards. “California’s current drought conditions following a second consecutive dry year speak to the importance of managing our groundwater for long-term reliability,” DWR Director…
CA, AZ Opt-in to Incentivize Fruits and Veggies Through WIC
…California and Arizona are part of that group. Arizona is running the increase from May through August while California is running it from June through September. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…save California’s citrus industry. The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program is an initiative funded by California citrus growers and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture dedicated…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-29-21
…products with almonds, how California is preparing for a possible third dry year with actions today, and a study that found a correlation between vegetable and fruit consumption and sleep….
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…can be pretty significant.” Sensor technology has played a big role in helping growers become more efficient with their irrigation practices. Some growers use evapotranspiration information collected by sensors from…
Questions Raised by Targeted Drought Declaration
There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. Many areas of California are also experiencing drought conditions…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including details for California Citrus Mutual’s scholarship, this year’s reduced…
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
…technical assistance to farmers that want to undertake these practices,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “The bill will require USDA to establish…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California Farm Water Coalition detailing how water cuts…
California Farm Water Coalition Details How Water Cuts Are Affecting Ag
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) has detailed how limited water supplies are affecting agricultural production. Dry conditions in California have resulted in a decline in acreage of several crops…
NACD Provides $13 Million in Technical Assistance Grants
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has awarded $13 million in new technical assistance grants to provide conservation support to communities in over 400 conservation districts. With funding assistance…