…trials in California come 2020. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features, and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Almond Acres in California Saw Another Increase in 2019
…California almond industry acreage reports for the first time, the 2019 California Almond Acreage Report and Land IQ’s 2020 Standing Acreage Initial Estimate. ABC reports that growers remain enthusiastic about…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…the hands of our essential workers that are tending the crops to keep feeding families across the state and around the country. California agriculture is vitally important any time, but…
Addressing Gill’s Mealybug Populations in Pistachios
…part of May, end of April, start really watching for how it’s emerging.” A three-year study cited in the University of California Integrated Pest Management Guidelines showed that a treatment…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-24-20
…the details on two NRCS projects that are right here in California. Also in today’s show, we talk about the importance of farmers’ mental health especially during the COVID-19 crisis…
Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water
Irrigation research funded by the California Walnut Board is showing that growers may be watering trees too early in the season. UC Davis researcher Ken Shackel said several of his…
Rice Growers Look Forward to ‘Normal’ Planting Season
California rice growers are looking forward to a return to average conditions for planting this year, after experiencing inclement weather over the past few years that created delays for growers….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-23-20
…also get all the details on the Almond Board of California’s virtual grower workshop. Today we also hear why the Governor’s potential executive order could have some impacts on farm…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
Producers are still working to feed the nation during these unprecedented times, and the Field Outreach and Education team at the Almond Board of California knows they need to assist…
Newsom Considers Passing Pandemic Cost onto Employers Through Workers’ Compensation
…have just as easily happened off the job as on the job,” said Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy for California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). “It’s going to wind up…
Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on Farmers
…country during the coronavirus pandemic. Farms from California, Virginia and New York are seeing increases in subscriptions to CSA programs for individuals and families. In the beginning of the pandemic, there was news…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
Getting involved with creative direct marketing can help keep farm businesses remain viable in the current environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) is offering a…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
…for specialty crop producers. The remainder of the available $16 billion will be issued for other crops. Of particular interest for many California growers, specialty crops are eligible for both…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…Western Agricultural Processors Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “For the most part they’re supposed to be equivalent or better and so that means they’re more expensive.” The…