…increased production of antioxidant enzymes—which reduce cell damage—and greater production of antimicrobial peptides, which contribute to disease resistance. The researchers eliminated other potential common causes of colony decline except for…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…productive agricultural land from being taken out of production and help to protect the integrity of the soils used in food and fiber production. The WRE funds provide assistance to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
…report on how biologicals are not just for organic production and we’re talking about regenerative agriculture as a farming system. Also, you’ll hear part one of an interview with Tulare…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
The use of biologicals are increasing, and that’s in part to organic production growth, but not entirely. More producers are using products like biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biostimulants. These products are viewed…
Understanding Regenerative Agriculture as a Farming System
There is a growing interest in regenerative agriculture practices which may be the next step in farming, further advancing sustainable farm systems already in place. “Regenerative agriculture is really taking…
Historical Joint Citrus Conference Sees Record Attendance in Riverside
…sustainable technologies.” The impact of HLB on Florida citrus has been devastating, and California industry members have been working feverishly to keep the disease out of commercial production. Events like…
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
…Farm Bureau (TCFB) Tricia Stever Blattler. “Because we recognize that what can happen in this industry can certainly happen in others.” After the European conglomerate Dcoop acquired a 20 percent…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
…faces at the Capitol including Governor Gavin Newsom and other elected officials, the Farm Bureau staff is beginning to work on building those new relationships. California Farm Bureau President Jamie…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…and producers to ensure everyone follows strict on-farm biosecurity protocols and best practices (including for garbage feeding in states where that is allowed); Restricting imports of pork and pork products…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-19-19
…a tax loophole, what tequila, haircare and high-density farming systems have in common and get an update of California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson’s recent visit with the governor. This…
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
During a recent visit between California Farm Bureau (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson and newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom, the two worked toward developing a relationship with the new administration all…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-18-19
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 findings of the Asian citrus psyllid in…
Farm Bureau Seeks Action for Olive Growers
…stated olive grower Bill Ferry. Significant impacts that concern Farm Bureau and local growers are: loss of farm revenue to the olive growers who lost their processing contracts; abandonment…