The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is pleased to announce $640,000 in funding through Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). “Congratulations to the University of California Santa Barbara, Resource…
Cotton Industry Seeking Research Proposals
…Monday, August 24. The CCIRC is comprised of representatives from the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), California Cotton Alliance, along with the Cotton Incorporated: State Support Committee. The…
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
…regarding organic materials,” Martin said. “There are a few organic pesticides that applicators use that are pretty smelly. That causes concern to folks, and then they call.” Martin said if growers…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
The Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel (EFA SAP) is contemplating some changes to the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The panel…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-17-20
…Cal/OSHA’s “high heat” procedures, the 2020 grape harvest is ramping up around the state and get the details on a new organic herbicide that is available to growers. Tune in…
2020 Grape Harvest Ramping Up Around California
…of the early yields. The Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association said harvest officially began in their area with the inaugural hand harvest of Scheid Family Wines’ Isabelle’s Vineyard. Director…
UCCE Rice Team Collecting Watergrass Samples
California rice growers are being encouraged to reach out to UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) if they are finding any watergrass in their fields. Over the next couple of weeks, the…
Week in Review: Infected ACP in Commercial Grove and New Winery Wastewater Requirements
…been proposed which could present significant challenges for wineries. USDA recently made more commodities eligible for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The future of California’s dairy quota is…
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
…industry, water districts, universities, and state and local governments. After requesting public comment on the RCPP Critical Conservation Areas (CCAs) NRCS has announced several updates. The California Bay-Delta and the…
Industry Members Encouraged to Engage on SB 1383
…Hospital Association, California Restaurant Association, the League of California Cities, and CFBF were among the groups to issue a letter of opposition back in May. CFBF is actively encouraging industry…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-14-20
Today’s Farm City Newsday has reports from Brian German on the HLB-positive Asian citrus psyllid found in a southern California commercial citrus grove and how that isn’t necessarily surprising. Danielle…
The California Kitchen: Broccolini Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Broccolini Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Bunches of Broccolini 3 T Vegetable…
Working Together: Walnut Growers Added to CFAP Direct Payments
…and that included walnuts. California Walnut Board and Commission’s Abhi Kulkarni said growers who saw sales impacted during a four-month period could apply for aid, and that deadline has been…
Almond Update: Flexible Groundwater Recharge Could Be A SGMA Answer
At last year’s Almond Conference, local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies were being finalized, and the discussion around sustainable plans was looking at every possible idea. Grower and California State Board of…