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…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…put special emphasis on reaching rural, remote and underserved communities, local and regional food systems, and socially disadvantaged farmers.” USDA will invest $500 million in the purchase of domestically produced…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering western water infrastructure concerns relayed in a letter to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-09-21
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 plans, the growing demand for lemons…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…that are reportable to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) are eligible for support. Examples include legumes, brassicas, and other non-legume broadleaves. Producers will need to file the appropriate paperwork with…
Successful Rice Planting Season Despite Drop in Acreage
…are looking good with the fields that we were able to plant.” The dry conditions impacting the agricultural industry statewide will have an impact beyond the farm. The decline in…