…project looking at building soil health to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also improving water quality. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor, Nick Clark said that part of the…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
…to restore a competitive playing field for America’s farmers and ranchers,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “It was also important for the House…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…the fiscal year 2022 grant cycle. The revised performance measures will apply to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the Acer…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the potential shown in biological control of botrytis, winegrape…
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Continue Upward Momentum
…last year, with volume increasing 16 percent. “As you talk to those involved in berry production there’s really no sign of this letting up. Berries are truly becoming rockstars if…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the strong demand for N95 masks as wildfire season…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…Properties in Kern County. As a fourth-generation farmer, his family has been farming in the area for nearly 100 years. Having switched from cotton to growing more than 2,000 acres…
Regulatory Pressure on California Production Has A Global Impact
…ultimately exists to meet the global demand for food. Restrictive polices enacted that put added pressure on agricultural production can potentially have a negative impact on billions of consumers that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new study that details water use practices in…
Moving Production to Mexico Is Not As Easy As Often Assumed
Moving agricultural production into Mexico is not as simple as is often assumed. Coachella-based Prime Time International has eight locations in Mexico that help the company supply bell peppers year-round….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering wildfire smoke proving to be dangerous to outdoor employees,…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
…sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation and received bipartisan support. The California FAIR Plan will now cover farming residences, barns, crop storage units, structures that hold farm equipment, and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering irrigation tips for walnut trees when water is scarce,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the costly process of transitioning away from ag burning,…