…from the recent snow survey which shows California’s Snowpack is roughly half of average despite the driest February in a hundred years, and hear from a California conservationist who received…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…strong majority of farmers and farm workers say financial issues, farm or business problems and fear of losing the farm impact farmers’ mental health.” American Farm Bureau will expand mental…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
…He went on to say farmers farm for the market and if there happen to be economic incentives to sequester carbon, farmers would participate. Perdue reiterated that USDA currently encourages…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
MODESTO, Calif. — The Almond Board of California (ABC) announces the promotion of Josette Lewis, Ph.D., to Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) from her present position of Director, Agricultural Affairs, which…
CAWG Foundation Gala to Support Student Scholarships
SACRAMENTO, February 28, 2020 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation is inviting wine industry members, elected officials and the public to a special event to help children…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Perdue clarifying President Trump’s trade relief tweet, the…
2020 “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers to be Held February 29
…urban Farmers. “The “Growing Together” Black Farmer Conference with Urban Farmers is an open forum for farmers and ranchers to share, learn and grow together,” says State Conservationist Carlos Suarez,…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…College; Marcus Shebl, vice president of operations at Taylor Farms; and Chrissie Davis, Northern California account manager, Koppert Biological Systems. All three of the morning panels will be held in…
Applications for FARMER Funding Due March 1
…round of funding. The California Air Resources Board is accepting FARMER program applications for funding across 18 California air districts. A total of $4.65 million in funding is being made…
California Snowpack Roughly Half of Average Despite Driest February on Record
The California snowpack is still about half of the historical average despite the driest February on record, according to the most recent data from the Department of Water Resources (DWR). …
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
Industry members are still waiting to see what will come of California’s dairy quota as groups continue to push for its repeal. There are two separate groups both working towards…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s recent weather conditions fueling an almond flash bloom,…
Almond Update: Ideal Conditions Fuel Flash Bloom
Almond bloom started as usual this season, but ideal conditions fueled development and trees went from a few early blossoms to almost full bloom quick. Although rain is needed, California…
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
One of the most critical factors for fluvellin management is getting extended control with a long term preemergent. Weed Science Farm Advisor, John Roncoroni described some of the success they…