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…
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…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Sponsors of the bill include American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Center…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, Google’s mineral…
Tomato Fields with Fusarium Falciforme Needed for Ongoing Survey
Fusarium Falciforme Tomato Field Photo Credit: Swett Lab The UC Davis Vegetable and Field Crop Pathology lab is working with statewide Farm Advisors to survey tomato fields for Fusarium falciforme….
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…providing good-paying jobs and an economic boon for the construction industry.” Other supporters of the plan include Farmers for Free Trade, the California Farm Bureau Federation, Rural Voices USA, and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering recent contributions to produce safety, in-person Spray Safe events…
Explorer Course Being Offered by Center for Land Based Learning
A new entry-level beginning farmer course is being offered through the Center for Land-Based Learning’s (CLBL) California Farm Academy (CFA). The new six-week CFA Explorer Course will be offered from…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a newly proposed mill assessment adjustment that could spark…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the numbers from the DWR’s latest snow survey, if…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…designed to promote innovation in resource conservation in both the public and private sectors. Funding support through CIG can be applied to on-farm trials, field demonstrations, as well as pilot…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering PPP loans not tax-exempt in California, cotton producers to…