…California Prune Board, which represents 800 growers and 28 handlers, is also working to ensure export markets remain vibrant for the California prune industry. While a trip to China had…
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
…Bever is with the Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit in Albany, California. No definitive point-of-care clinical diagnostic test currently exists for amatoxin poisoning. Early detection of amanitin in a patient’s…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-19-20
…the newly announced structure to voluntary flow agreements. We also have more with the California Avocado Commission and what they found out about an emerging avocado producing region in Columbia….
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will honor three organizations for their achievements in reducing risk from pesticide use in a public ceremony on February 20, 2020. The awards…
Almond Board of California Announces 2020 Election
…1150 9th Street, Suite 1500, Modesto, California 95354 Photo Credit: Almond Board of California Additionally, two independent handler member positions and two independent handler alternate positions are available. Handlers must…
Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup is Feb. 28
…are either enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling for another 10- to 15-year term. Farmers and ranchers who enroll in CRP receive yearly rental payments for voluntarily establishing long-term,…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
There appears to be a lot of potential for Colombian avocado production in the next few years. Representatives from the California Avocado Commission (CAC) recently visited the country to talk…
Late Season Cold Front Allows Central Valley Citrus to Remain Strong
Central Valley citrus growers were able to make it through the recent cold front relatively unscathed. At World Ag Expo last week, President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-17-20
…says farmers should be included in the process of tackling water issues. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Using Lagoon Water in SDI Systems for Forage Crops
There are multiple incentive programs for dairy farmers interested in using wastewater to irrigate forage crops with subsurface drip irrigation (SDI). Agronomic Relationship Manager for Netafim USA, Domonic Rossini noted…
Eco-Friendly Valentines Day Gift Ideas
…favor. Unless you’re in Florida or Southern California, February and flowers do not go together in the United States. They are flown under climate-controlled conditions from tropical countries and then…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVVv55iI89c# DAVIS, Calif, Feb. 12, 2020 – Emma Chow, District Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Santa Maria, California, has been named the winner of the 2020…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…highlighting the critical work that farmers and ranchers do not only for the country but the entire world. Duvall highlighted the even bigger role that agriculture will play moving forward…
Relationships and Service Bring NRCS Conservationist State, National Honors
…the Central Coast after details in several other counties in California. Chow was recognized for her dedicated service on both the state and national level in 2019. In November, Chow…