The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened the signup period for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). Farmers and ranchers will have at least 60 days from…
Almond Matters: Using Degree-Day Calculator and Traps to Plan Treatments
…be an effective means for timing applications. Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll described having success using the degree-day calculator tool available from the UC IPM program….
Solano Gold Offers Some Flexibility for California Prune Production
The Solano Gold cultivar can provide some flexibility in production for California prune growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro explained the Solano Gold cultivar…
Record High Meat Purchases Detailed in Power of Meat Report
…choosing meat as part of healthy, balanced diets,” NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts said in a news release. “With COVID-19 deepening demand for convenient, affordable food that tastes good…
How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive Pest
How to help in the fight against destructive pests that threaten the nation’s food supply, forests, and natural resources. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. False codling moth is…
MSOB: Endophytes Act as ‘Vaccine’ in Carrot Study
…in the soil acted as a vaccine for the plant by increasing its ability to fight off the disease. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program,…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…provide better assistance for small and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. As part of the announcement, FSA has reopened the application window for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP…
Western Growers Continues Support for Center for Produce Safety
…donations will be used to support food safety research to be shared with government agencies and industry stakeholders. “We have been committed from the very beginning to the Center for…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…through the Healthy Soils Program as well as the Sustainable Water Enhancement and Efficient Program. Another $122.5 million in grants would be made possible through the California Farmland Conservancy Program….
Warning About Invasive and Destructive Pests
…that pose a threat to the nation’s food crops, forests, and natural resources. Many invasive plant pests and diseases are natural hitchhikers, making it too easy for people to unintentionally…
Explorer Course Being Offered by Center for Land Based Learning
…this please go to our website LandBasedLearning.org and you will find information about the Explorer Program and how to sign up.” Listen to the radio report below. Explorer Course Being Offered by…
Spotting, Stopping, and Prevent Some Destructive Pests
…is to try and encourage more birds to visit your garden. Birds love to eat Armyworms right off of your plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…for more wildfire assistance. “As California and the West continue to contend with historic and destructive wildfire seasons, it has become clear that we are entering a “new normal” in…
Common Diseases to Watch for When Growing Asparagus
…them, there are various fungicides you can use to control many fungal diseases. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Common Diseases to Watch for When Growing…