…from USDA conservation program assistance.” The free conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maxie Parks Community Center, located at 1802 E. California Ave., Fresno,…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…deliver a two-day program of actionable expertise from recognized leaders in agricultural education and throughout the fresh fruits and vegetables industry. Summit chair Dennis Donohue, director of the Western Growers…
Applications for FARMER Funding Due March 1
Those looking to apply for the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known as the FARMER program, have until March 1 to submit an application for the first…
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
…working towards the immediate end to the quota system, under the assertion that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) does not have the authority to administer the program….
How to Tell if Your Compost is Ready
In today’s program, Cathy Isom has some valuable information about how to tell if your compost is ready. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Tell if…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
USDA just announced its newest initiative, Agriculture Innovation Agenda, to spark innovation across the agriculture industry. According to USDA the, “department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position…
New ‘Roadmap to an Organic California’ Report Released
…the health of California communities. The Roadmap report lays out policy recommendations that encourage an increased focus on soil health as well as further investment in water efficiency programs and…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…The new initiative was announced during the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Ag Outlook Forum last week and is designed to align department resources and programs to address the global demand…
President Trump: 2020 Trade Aid on the Table
…now been compounded by the negative impact the coronavirus is having on the Chinese economy. Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Mike Conaway had previously made note of…
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross highlighted the importance of taking a more cooperative approach to address important issues in lieu of an ‘us-versus-them’ mentality between environmental…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-20-20
…in Japan and Korea, USDA’s newest initiative to provide the growing population in food, fiber, and fuel all while reducing American agriculture’s environmental footprint and hear an optimistic market forecast…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…about health effects associated with using glyphosate-based herbicides,” said Dunn. IMMEASURABLE VALUE TO FOOD SECURITY Glyphosate has been on the market for nearly 45 years and has proved to be…
California Prune Industry Excited for Busy Year
…to be rescheduled due to the concern about the coronavirus, Zea noted that a group of growers will be going to Japan to further strengthen the relationship with buyers in…
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
…leaves thousands of people in need of urgent medical assistance. Amanitin is the class of mushroom toxins that cause the most serious issues. The new test can identify the presence…