Grower organizations representing a variety of crops are disappointed with the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft biological evaluation for several neonicotinoid products. The groups representing farmers across the country say that…
National Awareness Increases on Ag’s Role in Mitigating Effects of Climate Change
The damage caused by recent ecological disasters has helped highlight agriculture’s role in mitigating the effects of climate change. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross pointed out…
Hopes That Dry Year Will Prompt Action on Water Management and Storage
…noted that his conversations with growers have been disheartening. There is significant concern that if California gets another dry year, many farmers will not be able to recover. The dire…
Fiddle-Leaf Figs are an Evergreen Ornamental “In” Plant to Have
One of the top-selling houseplants known for it’s style in magazines and hotel lobbies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. An indoor fiddle leaf fig tree By LuizCent…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…legislation. Several agricultural groups including the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), Western Growers, and the California Fresh Fruit Association have voiced opposition to the bill. “The fact is that there…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…Who’s going to do the problem-solving? Who’s going to do the troubleshooting?” said Dave Puglia, Western Growers President, and CEO. “If this technology wave comes into California agriculture as quickly…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-30-21
…growers, California plums gaining market access to Japan and the trendiness of hemp in Ventura County. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Grassley Wants Administration to Fill Ag Trade Positions
…agriculture community.” He points out that agriculture is essential to the livelihood of the 86,000 family farmers in Iowa and Americans who rely on export markets to sell the country’s…
California Plums Gain Market Access to Japan
…centered on phytosanitary issues. California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) President Ian Lemay said that open access to the Japanese market represents a “significant opportunity for California plums.” Gaining access to…
Growing One of the Tastiest Tropical Fruits on the Planet
What you need to know about growing one of the tastiest tropical fruits on the planet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Najib Zamri from Pixabay…
Week in Review: Updates to Leafy Greens Testing Procedure, Free Mediation Available for Producers
…(CALAMP) is a free service aimed at addressing a variety of issues for farmers and ranchers. The new California Veterinary Emergency Team will be administered by the UC Davis School…
MSOB: Using A ‘Fear Effect’ to Combat Aphid Populations
…literature and other researchers to really have a great opportunity for these farmers.” Listen to the full episode with Sara Hermann. ‘Making Sense of Biologicals’ is a series from AgNet…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Stone Fruit Berry Compote
Grilled Stone Fruit Berry Compote In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Grilled Stone Fruit Berry Compote with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
…contract growers were left out and worked with lawmakers and the administration to ensure all farmers’ voices were being heard,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a…