…communities in the Sacramento Valley where agriculture is the foundation. There’s also the aspect of wildlife habitat,” said Morris. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-07-21
…a new Voices of the Valley episode and industry efforts to address tomato spotted wilt virus resistance. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…our time—racial injustice, a changing climate, and hunger.” Conservation and efforts to mitigate climate change have been a central priority for the Biden Administration. Overall, Biden’s budget includes a total…
VofV: Agtech Journey Can Begin Anywhere
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…return to the Central San Joaquin Valley to continue the dialogue moving forward. “Overall, it really was a great first meeting with the Lieutenant Governor,” said LeMay. “What was refreshing…
Almond Update: Second Flight of NOW Expected to Be Substantial
It has been an interesting year for navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure in almond orchards. Independent PCA with Valley Ag Consulting Services, Tracy Miller said that trap counts were much higher…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
…a majority (71%) of growers across three major citrus-growing regions in California – the Central Valley, Central Coast and Desert Region – thought that it was unlikely or very unlikely…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…state achieve environmental stewardship and agricultural sustainability goals.” Conference details can be found at cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/opca/conference.html Growers should also be remain vigilant for people trespassing on to Central Valley farms during or…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
…in the Sacramento Valley, north and south San Joaquin Valley, and the Intermountain Region. Estimates were based on 100 acres of rented land at $345 dollars per acre annually. The…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…this pivotal time, President Biden has called upon USDA to develop a strategy for climate-smart agriculture and forestry as part of a whole-of-government effort to addressing the climate crisis. Central…
VofV: Moving Technology Forward Through Teamwork
…Episode 63 of Voices of the Valley! Voices of the Valley · Episode 63: Candace Wilson of GreenVenus Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Salmonella Outbreak Report Points to Adjacent Land Use
…and October 2020. The outbreak stemmed from red onions sourced from the Southern San Joaquin Valley and Imperial Valley. While no deaths were reported, more than 1600 cases of illness…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…support alternatives to open agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley. An additional $193 million will be provided for the FARMER Program over two years to replace older agricultural equipment….
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…work to be done to bring efficiency back up to where it was before the pandemic. The California Bureau of Reclamation has put water supply allocations on hold for Central…