The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings this month to look at climate change solutions in agriculture. CDFA hopes to hear from…
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
…it got washed off anyway. So, you’ll probably have to go back and reapply with a chlorothalonil, copper program, mancozeb, or other topical contact materials,” Burkdoll explained. “For the most…
Applications Being Accepted for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…April 26. The 17-month program includes approximately 55 days of formal program activities with partner universities providing curriculum to help cultivate leadership skills. Class members will also participate in national…
How to Enjoy a Herb and Vegetable Garden Indoors
…using towers to wall planters and shelving. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Enjoy a Herb and Vegetable Garden Indoors Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Almond Update: Non-conventional Drying Focus of Next Training Tuesday
Alternative harvesting is the focus of the next Training Tuesday put on by the Almond Board of California. Food Research and Technology Associate Director Guangwei Huang said the webinar will…
Keeping Almond Orchards Safe from Nematode Damage
…taking a soil nematode sample to be sure. “Bayer has a program called the Soil Nematode Analysis Program,” Jimenez noted. “Through that program growers can submit a nematode sample to…
Put the Brakes on Some Pesky Little Diggers in the Garden
…animal. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Put the Brakes on Some Pesky Little Diggers in Your Garden Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…ways for better collaboration. Biden has indicated a desire to improve federal programs to help boost the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices. “NCBA looks forward to working with President…
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
…program here. What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Potential Changes to Ag Burning Regulations in the San Joaquin Valley
…Program in recent years. Piles of prunings have been sitting for months in some areas because of a lack of burning availability and other outlets. “Unfortunately, the majority of biomass…
Research Network to Take Comprehensive Look at Bee Health
…of activities that we have planned.” The first area of importance is establishing a new breeding program. Researchers plan to identify bee species that are more tolerant to environmental stressors…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
The deadline to apply for assistance through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has recently been extended. USDA’s California Farm Service Agency has extended the deadline to sigh-up for the ECP…
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
…is one moldy rosehip to spoil an entire batch that it’s stored with. You can either dry rose hips in the sunshine or better yet by using a food dehydrator….
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…for producers borrowing under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs. Non-judicial foreclosures, debt offsets, and wage garnishments are also being suspended. The agency will also…