Teachers have the opportunity to educate students about California agriculture through the Taste and Teach program offered by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC). The organization has…
Which of the Five Common Breed of Honeybees is Best for You?
…todays program, she tells you about five breed of honeybees, and a little about finding the common breed of honeybee that is right for you. That’s coming up on This…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…natural enemy. Charles Pickett, the California Department of Food and Agriculture biological control scientist, shared a mounted sample of a Samurai wasp from Asia, Trissolcas japonicus, which lays its eggs in…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…in the state; how we’re allowing it to grow.” Quick noted that the hemp industry presents enormous potential for the production of medicine, food, and fiber. There is particular market…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-19-19
…a study that found one-third of food grown goes unharvested and details on the California Food Expo that is coming up. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
According to a recent report looking at food waste in the U.S., a significant amount of waste actually begins out in the fields of production. An estimated 40 percent of…
Using the California Agritourism Website from UC ANR
…by the Small Farm Program, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and the Agriculture and Nature Tourism work group. Listen to the report below. Using the California Agritourism Website…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
Sacramento (DPR) – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the members of a new, cross-sector working group created to identify,…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…every year since 2010. Two-way trade between the United States and Canada is also significant for the food and agriculture industries. The U.S.-Canada open trade border provides opportunities for cross-border…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-15-19
…of the National Organic Program, why managing dust during almond harvest is important and details on the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture award applications. Tune in to the show for these…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
Bee pollinating chive flowers Without our pollinators, there would be no food. Cathy Isom continues her series on bees by telling us what we can do to help bring back…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…that dropped early that may indicate potential improvements to your IPM program. An evaluation form is available at: ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/C606/prune-fruitdamagesample.pdf Consider running a field sizer at harvest. A small sizer (e.g. 15/16”) is…
Perdue Statement on Meeting with Guatemalan Ministers
…and Guatemala to improve H-2A visa program operations. Following the meeting, Secretary Perdue issued the following statement: “America’s farmers and ranchers need a legal and reliable agricultural workforce, and we…
How to Sell Your Honey and Beeswax Harvest
…those who shop at the markets are looking to support local farmers, and enjoy knowing where their food comes from. When you sell honey for human consumption, you will sell…