The Almond Board of California has updated a few things in their recommended best management practices (BMPs) for growers to protect bee health. ABC’s recently retired Bob Curtis said the…
Two CA Congressmen Reintroduce 2019 Flood Insurance For Farmers Act
The Flood Insurance for Farmers Act was reintroduced this week by Congressmen John Garamendi and Doug LaMalfa. The act will provide farmers with discounted rates for flood insurance under the…
Exploring Varieties of Tomatoes
Cathy Isom has us exploring the many varieties of the most popular vegetable in the world. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Exploring Varieties of Tomatoes Tomatoes are…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…the ground to sustain the remaining butterflies, and milkweeds to feed their caterpillars.” While many of the conservation practices that NRCS recommends may target improving grazing lands or reducing soil…
State Board to Discuss Breeding Technology
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss innovations in plant and animal breeding, including gene editing technology, at its upcoming meeting on February 5, 2019. The meeting…
Geaux Time: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans
Nearly 8,000 cattlemen and cattlewomen were on-hand in New Orleans for the official start of the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. The event runs through February 2,…
Farmers, Ranchers Need USMCA
The following statement can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farmers need the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and the sooner the better. U.S. agriculture needs strong…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan
A study released by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects that new trade agreements between Japan and other countries will put U.S. dairy exports at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in…
Bee Balm, an Important Garden Ally
Cathy Isom fills you in on what you need to know about an important garden ally. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bee Balm, an Important Garden Ally…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
California farmers and ranchers are being asked to participate in the 2019 labor survey to establish an accurate baseline of the state’s labor needs. The Farm Employers Labor Service and…
Casey Officially In as Citrus Mutual President/CEO
Casey Creamer Courtesy California Citrus Mutual It’s official; there will be a new face of California Citrus Mutual in February. Casey Creamer will become President and CEO of California Citrus…
January Storms Bolster California Water Supplies
Several storms throughout January have helped improve conditions for California water supplies. So far, nearly 600 billion gallons of water have been added to California reservoirs and over five feet…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
…parts, mud and dirt from all tools before using them in a clean orchard to avoid the risk of cross-contamination. The University of California, Davis, recommends harvesting orchards where known…