…agriculture industry as to just how many acres are going to need to be fallowed to meet the requirements of California’s water regulations and what that is going to mean…
Legislative Effort to Address California Nutria Problem Moves Forward
…support. COMBATTING NUTRIA POPULATIONS IN CALIFORNIA According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFA), nearly a thousand nutria have been eradicated in California so far. The goal is…
California Citrus: Tariff Exemptions Are ‘Break We’ve Been Looking For’
The latest development in the Chinese market is coming as welcome news for the California citrus industry, as China moves to implement tariff exemptions. California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer…
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
…of barriers that California farmers highlighted as preventing them from integrating cover crops into their operation. Agronomic issues such as how to establish a cover crop in an orchard, or…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-02-20
…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…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
…in the global effort to meet demand. We are committed as ever to the environmental sustainability and continued success, of America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers.” But what will happen…
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…
Chinese Market Slowing Opening for U.S. Ag Products
…agreement is strictly enforced for the benefit of our workers, farmers, ranchers and businesses.” Some of the actions taken include signing a protocol that allowed fresh chipping potatoes to be…
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…
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
…California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA) will present a daylong series of professional workshops in all aspects of pest management, worth up to seven education units. The program of…
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). …