…in Farm Credit’s Fresh Perspectives Search. That program identifies prospective leaders who will shape the vision for agriculture into the next 100 years. Vilsack said, “Rural communities trust Farm Credit…
Help for Central Valley Rice Producers
…Partnership funding is August 19, 2016. Funding through this signup is available to eligible California farmers in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba counties….
New Greenhouse Aids ACP Control
…carry, Huanglongbing (HLB), is the biggest threat the California citrus industry has ever faced. To advance efforts to limit the spread of psyllid populations through biological control, Cal Poly Pomona,…
Funding for Urban Ag Conservation
…urban farmers, community gardens, other local agricultural partnerships implement conservation practices that support local food production, provide opportunities for education and stewardship, and protect natural resources. The Eastern Connecticut Conservation…
Ag Secretary Vilsack a Potential VP Candidate
…told NBC he’s happy to talk about all aspects of government. In his words, he told NBC to “bring it on.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…live audience at the California State Fair. The Apps for Ag hackathon, which was sponsored by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, the California State Fair and the City of Sacramento,…
Farm Bureau Boot Camp
…about the crash-course helping women in farming be better communicators on and off the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farm Bureau Boot Camp From: American Farm…
The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Airline Chicken Breast
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Airline Chicken Breast For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 18
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…
Avocado Growers Face Obstacles but Harvest More Fruit
…from the positive market conditions.” Kate Campbell is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at kcampbell@cfbf.com.Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Organic Symposium Proceedings Now Available
…adoption of organic farming systems. OFRF cultivates organic research, education, and federal policies that bring more farmers and acreage into organic production. The UC Kearney Agricultural REC is one of…
First-Ever National Academy of Sciences Prize
…nutritious food for a growing global population. Established by the 2014 Farm Bill, FFAR is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman and…
Hopper Transmits Red Blotch Virus
…now researchers know why. Hopper Transmits Red Blotch Virus Researchers out of University of California (UC) Davis have successfully transferred the red blotch disease virus through a three-cornered alfalfa hopper….
Extreme Weather Drives Change
…some good things that come from extreme weather, both wet and dry. Important policy changes for California have resulted because of droughts in the past. Department of Water Resources Interstate…