…also launched new online resources to help simplify conservation work. The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center worked with NRCS to debut a new decision tool for landowners. The Conservation…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
…Planning and Research, Kate Gordon explained how the program worked. Gordon noted that it offers significant opportunity to help the agricultural industry implement sustainable practices. “It might be that they…
Latest E. coli Romaine Investigation Officially Over
…sample in a grocery store that came back as positive with a strain of E.coli. An investigation was launched by the Center for Disease Control and they tracked some cases…
Caring for Fruit Trees in the Wintertime
…the best care, there a few fruitful tips for how to make it through the festive frosts on past February. Before planting fruit trees, do some research and choose varieties…
Keeping Spotted Lanternfly Out of California
…in 2020 is that it brings more opportunity for research. Multiple entities are currently looking at a variety of different methods for addressing infestations. Leach explained that collaboration is going…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…an expansion of ag research. USDA and NASA will be working together to identify research gaps that are important to the agricultural sector. The agencies will collaborate on areas where…
Cultivating Safety on the Farm
Living and working on a farm or ranch can be beneficial but also dangerous. The National Farm Medicine Center focuses on developing safety resources for parents and their children who…
Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference
…place on Thursday, February 11 with information on farm business management and marketing. Registration information is available online. The Latino Farmer Conference is put on by the National Center for Appropriate…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
…renewable natural resources, and the environment (FARNRE) sectors should have ample job opportunities. The research team expects employer demand for agricultural graduates with a bachelor’s degree or higher will exceed…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering two new proposed climate change bills, new research targeting…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
…multiple locations. The lab analysis was conducted in CDFA’s Center for Analytical Chemistry. CDFA will be working with other state and federal authorities in an ongoing investigation into the matter….
Agriculturalists From Fresno and San Diego Counties Win Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…received the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, which recognizes accomplishments in production agriculture and leadership activity. Alysha Stehly of Valley Center received the Excellence in Agriculture Award, presented to…
2020 Giving Tuesday Donations Break UC ANR Records
…Delk, director of annual giving and donor stewardship. Humiston said, “Many thanks to everyone who gave money to expand research and outreach, and to those who volunteer their time to…
MORE Act Passes House, More Than a Symbolic Victory?
…with the cannabis industry including banking and tax complications, eliminate minor cannabis offenses, and allow for more research and trials on the production side of the industry. However, the U.S….