…know how important food safety is for our leafy greens growers. Our SLO County and Central Coast ag economy depends on both vegetable and cattle production, and I know we’re…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…its carbon footprint. The researchers found that a 46 percent reduction in GHG emissions per unit of beef is possible when applying certain production practices. The use of carbon sequestration…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) call for comments. The produce working group provided a 13-page document containing 30 recommendations for a successor to the Farmers to Families Food Box…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent push for more water advocacy after yet…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
…of conservation support for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners across the country by providing capacity and conservation planning to support conservation practice implementation.” Signatories of the letter include American Farmland…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the California Avocado Commission approving an unusual vote, the…
California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote
…critical work of bolstering grower viability through innovative marketing, industry affairs, production research and grower education.” Listen to the radio report. California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote About the…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. In partnership with Farm Credit, AFBF is seeking innovative solutions to address…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened the signup period for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). Farmers and ranchers will have at least 60 days from…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a recently launched California pollinator coalition, staying vigilant against…
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
…new partners,” she said. “As we look to expand to native pollinator habitat, things like the Environmental Defense Fund’s recent report on managing orchards for both farm and ecological benefits…
Solano Gold Offers Some Flexibility for California Prune Production
The Solano Gold cultivar can provide some flexibility in production for California prune growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro explained the Solano Gold cultivar…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
Socially disadvantaged farmers will be receiving targeted support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). A total of $2 million will be made available through USDA’s…
Western Growers Continues Support for Center for Produce Safety
…way we farm, in the way we harvest, the way we process and package to reduce risk. That’s why we feel it’s such a good investment.” CPS is engaged in…