…death is reminding the industry the importance of employee dress codes, and get the details from California’s second snow survey. Tune in to the show for these news stories and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why California is unlikely to benefit from the new…
Meeting Monday to Discuss Recently Expanded HLB Quarantine Zone
…and packed citrus fruit. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the Redlands City Hall Council Chambers. Attendees will be provided with an overview of the quarantine…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
…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…
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…University of California personnel, environmental justice groups, an agricultural commissioner, pest control advisors, and representatives from several agricultural commodity groups. “When the task force report comes out this spring, I…
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
…year, California is unlikely to be affected by the recent federal regulation that replaces the Waters of the U.S. rule. “The rules that are in place for California are certainly…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…Johnson. “This is a big win for America’s farmers, our rural communities and the American economy,” said National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross. “USMCA builds on our already successful…
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…
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
The University of California will be establishing its first institution designed specifically for organic research and education; the California Organic Institute. The new institute will be developed through UC’s Agriculture…
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
…says we need to replace 12,000 tractors by the end of 2023,” President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained to AgNet West last year. “It’s…