…different cooperators of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys program.” The second 2020 snow survey revealed a modest increase from a few weeks ago when the snow depth measured 33.5 inches….
Almond Update: Supporting and Promoting Bee Health Efforts
California’s almond industry is investing in bee health research through the Almond Board of California. The work is being done in all aspects of the honeybee life cycle, including when the bees…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering President Trump officially signing the USMCA, a new technique…
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…has been an interesting experience,” said David Haviland, UC Entomology Farm Advisor in Kern County. “The main directive we’ve had is to identify what alternatives are already out there and…
World Ag Expo® Guards Against Newest Coronavirus
…Expo®, visit www.WorldAgExpo.org. The International Agri-Center® is home to World Ag Expo®, February 11-13, 2020 in Tulare, California. An estimated annual average of 100,000 individuals from 70 countries attend World…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
It is doubtful that the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule will provide any benefits to California’s farmers and ranchers. Because of the rules that the State Water Board established last…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…also realists eager to see results – especially for our dairy and wheat producers,” said American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “We know it will take time for the new…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
Registration is available for the upcoming California Plant and Soil Conference, happening February 4 and 5 in Fresno. The California chapter of the American Society of Agronomy (CA-ASA) is presenting…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the 2020 Plant and Soils Conference that is headed…
Connection Between Increased U.S. Hop Production and Craft Brewing
…29 states. The number of hop farms grew from 68 to more than 800 and overall acreage has increased to nearly 60,000 acres. California hop acreage has remained relatively constant…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…Census California is home to 3,335 certified organic farms, more than twice as many as any other state. Those organic farms make up nearly a quarter of all certified organic…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why the classification of water will increase food safety,…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Preemergent Applications
…upcoming forecast for much of California showing fairly dry conditions, growers that still need to make preemergent applications will likely need an alternative course of action. “Having moisture right after…
Industry Concerned About FARMER Incentive Funding in Newsom Budget
…only $50 million in FARMER incentive funding to replace old farm equipment such as tractors and harvesters with new low emission equipment. The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions…