…A detailed agenda for the Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day along with registration information is available online through UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. Listen to the interview below. About…
Adding Fragrance to Your Garden to Keep an Unwanted Critter Out
…an outstanding natural mosquito repellent as well, giving off a pungent scent without the leaves having to be crushed or touched. Peppermint, Lavender, Garlic, Rosemary, and Geranium will also add…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…full Committee worked together in a bipartisan way to support Americans in this difficult time.” The legislation includes $1.07 billion for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, of which…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…of chlorpyrifos. Among other things, the plan identifies nonchemical and synthetic alternative pesticides and their relative toxicities, and biopesticide alternatives derived from natural materials. The report also includes a five-year…
Community Members Encouraged to Support UC ANR Funding
Community members are being encouraged to show their support for the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) With Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of the state…
Emphasizing Importance of Coronavirus Safety Standards to Employees
…California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) and COO of the Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS). “We’re kind of in a situation right now where if everything is a priority, nothing is…
Almond Update: 3 Billion Pound Forecast Fueled by Nuts Per Tree
The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Objective Almond Forecast confirmed the predicted 3 billion pounds seen in the Subjective Forecast released in May. That in itself is historic and Almond Board of California CEO Richard…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
…of the natural carbon cycle. Mitloehner says this why biogenic methane impact should be measured differently. The professor’s initial tweet has been shared by industry professionals and sparked conversations with…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…identified an antimicrobial peptide that is naturally resistant to HLB. The tolerance for HLB allows the tree to grow normally even after infection. After isolating the genes that hold the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-15-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including preparing your operation for a COVID outbreak with a plan, the California Prune Board getting authorization to continue service for another five years,…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
…of President Trump, USDA is committed to cutting red tape and enhancing customer service so we can be a better partner to America’s rural leaders in building prosperity,” U.S. Secretary…
State Water Board Encouraging Grazing Survey Participation
Members of the rangeland and livestock community are being encouraged to provide feedback in the form of a grazing survey. The State Water Resources Control Board is developing a new…
Why Give Cover Crops Space in Your Garden
…environments, but cover crops can provide a semblance of the natural cycles that characterize undisturbed meadows and forests – where biomass accumulates and decomposes, slowly building soils. They give soil…
Conservation Practices Prove Valuable Despite Early Challenges
…with Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Also, sometimes the rain is unpredictable of course in California, so that affects results a lot.” The initial process for incorporating conservation practices into a…