…California Department of Food and Agriculture is doing to help prevent spotted lanternfly. They’re very actively involved and it helps to be aware of what they’re doing and what mitigation…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…said in a news release. “This partnership between USDA and NASA will bring together the best research, science, and technology we have to offer to help produce more food to…
Ornamental Grasses to Grow that are the Best for Birds
…your garden for multiseason color, texture, and food sources for a host of birds. Switch grass are vigorus plants. They are prized for their reddish-purple summer color that fades to…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…the report’s authors. “As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, better targeting enforcement efforts could strengthen protections for the farmworkers who harvest and pack our food.” A total of 70…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-18-20
…of the growing BeeWhere program, and resolving issues with DMV truck registration. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…
Ways to Attract Insects and Songbirds to Your Garden
…your feline friends indoors. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Ways to Attract Insects and Songbirds to Your Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry
…nutrition and production efficiency, livestock monitoring and traceability, food safety, business management, and animal health. Listen to the radio report below. Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry…
Truck Registration Mistakenly Being Denied by DMV
…that they cannot renew their registration. Sample DMV letter denying registration renewal. COURTESY: Paul Sousa “The DMV had written a computer software program to interact with the Air Resources Board’s…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-17-20
…EU, counties impacted by the wildfires have eligibility for the Emergency Conservation Program and get this week Almond Update on trade and consumer desirability. Tune in to the show for…
Almond Update: Trade Relationships Needed While Remaining Desirable to Consumers
…global decisions…those pressures they are feeling from a growingly more aware and sophisticated consumer…who want to know that the folks who are producing (their food) are just as committed to…
Counties Impacted by Wildfire Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program
Counties that have been impacted by wildfires have an opportunity to apply for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Applications are being accepted for the Emergency…
Fruit-Bearing Plants ajnd Trees to Attract Birds to Your Yard
…which can provide a source of food even in winter. The red-twig dogwood is also a standout in winter because of its bold red stems, and also features clusters of…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants Still Undefined in Labeling Clarity
…and Senior Environmental Scientist for California’s Department of Food and Agriculture Nick Young joins the program to discuss the issue. Young said the Environmental Protection Agency just published a revised…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…the federal government’s programs designed to help those facing hunger, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. At a time when so many are turning…