As markets for agricultural products begin to increase their demand, some uncertainty remains. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen said that the slow reopening of some schools was a…
Making Plans for Heat Illness Prevention as Temperatures Rise
With the first official day of summer around the corner, several areas of California are already experiencing triple-digit temperatures. Nonetheless, this does not excuse farm laborers from showing up to…
Opposing AB 616: Farm Bureau Supports Secret Ballot for Union Voting
…to voice their opinions to lawmakers. “If you’re not a member of the Farm Team, join the Farm Team today. If you are a member, be sure you respond to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA Deputy Ag Secretary talks farmers’ role in climate-smart…
Research Project Takes Closer Look at Potential Value of Manure
…different factors. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor, Nick Clark said the project is looking to provide answers to a variety of questions. Interest has been increasing globally in things…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering heat illness prevention, the prune crop looking good with…
Acreage of Mechanically Harvested Raisins Declines, But Percentage Increases
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the acreage of California raisins that are mechanically harvested has declined overall, but the percentage has increased. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, in…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…to address the impacts of drought and other natural resource challenges. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making funding assistance available through Conservation Incentive Contracts. The contracts are a…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…agency and related data, we have identified a ten-year water infrastructure and related needs investment of approximately $49 billion dollars.” The coalition pointed out the need for more than $13…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a bi-partisan act that will provide clarity for organic…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…Association have expressed concern as to what the WOTUS revision will mean for farmers and ranchers. “The American Farm Bureau Federation is extremely disappointed in the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the EPA announcing its intent to revise WOTUS, benefits…
How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming
…this video, Fraser Valley Rose Farm shows you how to deadhead individual blooms as well as cluster-flowering roses. A bit later on in the video, you are shown and they…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
…out more at WGA.com. Hear episode 1 of 2 of the “On the Farm” episode with Neill Callis of Turlock Fruit Company and Walt Duflock of Western Growers. In this…