…“The Centennial variety, it’s one of the most finicky varieties to grow anywhere so I think maybe being here with the climate that we have makes it even a little…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…June, H.R. 2157, the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019 was signed into law by President Trump, requiring a change to the first round of MFP assistance…
Climate Considerations for Processing Tomatoes
…the data all the way starting from 1950, into the future by 2030-2040 and see how the time of maturity is changing,” said Tapan Pathak, UC Specialist in Climate Adaptation…
Growing a Nutty Holiday Favorite
…are delicious peeled and eaten freshly roasted. There are many cultivars out there, so check with your local supplier for which one grows best in your area and climate. Some…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Funding and Time Not Enough
…those funds going into research, but a systematic change is needed in the duration of the process. “There really needs to be an evaluation at the state level as to how…
Sterile NOW Project Sees Major Improvement
…moths are released into the orchards, and the has been a significant improvement in moth performance since one particular change. “What we found this year was giving them a very…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…a valuable carbon pool from their fields back into the soil, and further climate change adaptation and resiliency.” A summary of the results and report was presented at the October…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…highly nutritious dairy products that consumers love.” The Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy has established parameters for the dairy and livestock industries to reduce emission levels to 40 percent below…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-25-19
…3-D program, compliance with the Produce Safety Rule, a Fresno State student who received an American Agri-Women Foundation scholarship and a need for farmers to be included in climate crisis…
Cargill and FFA Partner to Inspire and Educate Future Leaders
…use new technology and implement solutions to regenerate soils, build the economic success of farming communities, innovate supply chains, address the global issues facing our industry—such as climate change, deforestation…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…just fertilizers, but water.” The Plants-3D program will be looking at methods to address issues related to climate change and the impact it will have on agricultural production. Bailey-Serres also…
Officials Praise New Biological Opinions for the SWP and CVP
…more than a decade old and needed to be updated, especially given climate change.” The SWP, administered by California’s Department of Water Resources, and the CVP, operated by the Bureau…
Advancing Food Safety Through Technology
…spoke at the 2019 Food Safety Consortium, highlighting the amount of change that has taken place in recent years related to food safety oversight. Yiannas also noted that he believes…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
…market access barriers, as well as potential steps for addressing climate change issues. The event also showcased some of the latest technological innovations that will help balance the relationship between…