…managing limited water resources. The conference response so exceeded expectations that many agency and agribusiness attendees agreed to stand, giving limited seating space to farmers. “USDA’s Latino Farmers Conference was…
“Farm to Folks” – From the Growing California Video Series
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Farm to Folks.”…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…reduce the environmental impact of using nitrogen fertilizer in California agriculture and will advance farmers’ understanding and implementation of best management practices for agricultural nitrogen fertilizers. The following proposals were…
California Farmer Talks about Farm to Family Program
Dan Van Groningen, of Van Groningen & Sons, is a farmer in the Manteca area. He regularly participates in the California Food Banks Farm to Family program. In this interview…
Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward
The strawberry industry in California is continuing to research their water use and is always looking for best management practices. Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward California Strawberry Commission President Rick…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 3
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
The California Kitchen: Skillet Hash Browns
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing skillet hash browns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Waxy Red Potatoes Cooked and chilled in…
Statement on the Closure of the Comment Period for the Cali. Waterfix Environmental Impact Review
With closure of the public comment period for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP)/California WaterFix’s Partially Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Review (EIR) documents, the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 02
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Soil as Products
…tells us the connection between soil and just about every product we use everyday. Soil as Products California NRCS has produced several videos concerning soil. View those videos and more…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected Within City of Turlock, Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are beginning an extensive survey and treatment program in response to the detection of…
Agriculture Partners Host Fresno Outreach Conference for Latino Growers
…with a farmer panel and an evening networking reception. Who: Approximately 200 Hispanic farmers and ranchers have already registered to attend. When: Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 9 a.m. to 5…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
…control pests which threaten more than 60 different crops in California, including almonds, alfalfa, walnuts, oranges, cotton and grapes. Earlier this year, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation changed the…
Managing Leaf Footed Bug in Winter
…in California as serious pests to the almond industry. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup says the bug can overwinter in neighboring crops like citrus and pomegranates. Winter…