…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….
AskUSDA Tool Launched to Help Customer Experience
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a new platform to help improve customer experience. The new AskUSDA Contact Center will serve as a singular entry point to find…
2020 Predicted To Be Highest Net Farm Income Since 2013
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) is predicting the highest net farm income in nearly a decade. In the December 2020 Sector Farm Income Forecast, USDA-ERS…
Grow Edible, Culinary, and Medicinal Herbs in a Windowsill Garden
…to add soil amendments that can help retain moisture. Peat moss and vermiculite are a couple of good options, but make sure to do your research to determine your plants’…
New ToBRFV Resistant Tomato Variety from Syngenta Coming in 2021
…transmitted within and between crops by people and equipment. Different levels of resistance to the virus exist in Syngenta’s current germplasm, but the research and development team was able to…
New Pollinator Species to Become Available in California
…More than 20 years of research and development has been put into the effort. The species is native to the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains. Davis explains that…
Weed Survey Asks Industry Members to Help Guide Research Priorities
…gauge the level of interest in different weeding technologies. Survey results will ultimately be used to help guide research priorities moving forward. “Dr. Brad Hansen at UC Davis, Dr. Marcelo…
Best Mushroom Growing Kits for the Beginning Gardner
…will help you get the job done. Each type of mushroom needs some sort of material to grow in, so make sure you thoroughly research the requirements of each fungus….