The BeeWhere program is being supported by a variety of regulatory bodies in California. Debuted at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors annual conference back in 2018, the program…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-23-20
…China showing promise for the almond industry and understanding how the climate catalyst fund is intended to function. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Almond Update: China Showing Promise, Mailers Coming in 2021
The virtual Almond Conference compiled some impressive stats and may provide an opportunity for events to come. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott reviewed the conference with AgNet West,…
The 2021 Rangeland Summit is Coming Up in January
The virtual 2021 Rangeland Summit is coming up in January. The California Rangeland Conservation Coalition and the University of California Cooperative Extension will be hosting the 2021 rangeland summit January…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
The Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund is intended to provide financial support for climate-related projects. It is intended to serve as a flexible financing mechanism to provide low-interest loans to…
California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is encouraging industry participation in their brief labor survey. The data that is collected through the survey will be used in advocacy efforts on the state…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
It’s finally here – Christmas has arrived, with all the traditions and memories of times past. We all celebrate a timeless amalgam of snow sleighs, Christmas carols, beautiful cards, and…
Winter-Friendly Plants for Your Outdoor Space
…thrives in both full and partial sun settings. Known to survive exceptionally harsh winters, the Japanese yew is popularly used as groundcover; however, when grown as a tree, it can…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved genetically modified pigs as being safe to eat. The approval marks the first that time that an intentional genomic alteration (IGA)…
DWR Encourages More Climate Change Collaboration
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is calling for increased climate change collaboration. DWR is encouraging more cooperation between federal, state, and local governments in their efforts to address…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
A formal agreement was recently renewed between multiple federal agencies in an effort to address food waste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
Congress recently approved the latest stimulus package to help relieve some of the pressures created by COVID-19. The $900 billion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 includes up to $13 billion…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID reporting standards, staying ahead of Spotted Lanternfly in…
Caring for Fruit Trees in the Wintertime
…around the base of trees to provide the root system with some insulation as the ground freezes. Citrus is especially agreeable to this. In most circumstances, pruning should be done…