Almonds growers in the Central Valley were reminded of the importance of sanitation when dealing with navel orangeworm. Importance of Sanitation The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held it’s spring…
Farmer’s Market Phenomenon
Cathy Isom talks about the Farmer’s Market Phenomenon – why the most traditional way to buy and sell farm products is becoming more popular. Farmer’s Market…
Cricket: It’s What’s For Dinner
…owner of the new Coalo Valley Farm in Van Nuys, California, an indoor farm focusing on crickets for human consumption. Coalo Valley Farms has a 7,000-square-foot warehouse just outside San…
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
…in part by the University of California Cooperative Extension, the Tulare County Farm Bureau and Farm Credit West. The International Agri-Center is a 501(c)(3) organization devoted to agricultural education and…
American Farm Bureau Rolls Out New Website for GMO’s
There is a new website designed for farmers to take action. Cathy Isom tells us about it. New Website for GMO’s Visit American Farm Bureau’s Get-a-Move On.org website….
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
West-wide snowpack has mostly melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “Across most of the West,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 7
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Avian Flu Outbreak Requires Vigilance In California
…by the Centers for Disease Control. So far, more than 120 commercial poultry farms have been infected, largely by migrating waterfowl, although there has also been some farm-to-farm spread. Keeping…
First-Year Numbers From Propane Program
Numbers are in from the first year of the Propane Farm Incentive Program put on by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). First-Year Numbers From Propane Program Director of…
Annual Strawberry Field Day in Santa Maria
…Pest Management Farm Advisor Surendra Dara says the annual event in Santa Maria tries to cover a variety of topics so growers can get the most out of the meeting….
Important Sanitation Steps After Shake
…the mummies out of almond trees after harvest is a crucial step for almond growers. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says what growers do after shaking the trees…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 6
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
State Board Discusses Drought
…Secretary of Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency Anna Caballero joined Director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Mark Ghilarducci in heading to the community directly after their part…
USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families
SNAP Recipients Can Now Purchase Fresh Fruit, Vegetables at More Than 6,200 Farmers Markets and Direct Marketing Farms Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon today announced the…