The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being encouraged to provide technical assistance funding for small and mid-sized farms and food businesses. More than 100 organizations representing a variety of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a potential dairy dispute with Canada under the USMCA,…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
…plant breeding research projects through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program. NIFA director Dr. Carrie Castille said that the projects will help to advance crop production efficiency and product…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Offers A Multitude of Benefits
Industry members are consistently working to implement methods to improve sustainability and environmental stewardship within almond production. Senior Manager of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
A new cost study tool has been released looking at the costs and returns of organic alfalfa production in California. With about 900 million pounds of organic milk produced in…
What Makes Coleus a Unique and Showy Tropical Plant
…combos. Most coleus prefer a location where they will receive morning sun but some shade in the afternoon. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. What Makes…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…the agricultural community and be workable for farmers and ranchers. Education, training, and technical assistant support for CSAF practices will need to be strengthened. Existing USDA programs will be leveraged…
VofV: Moving Technology Forward Through Teamwork
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA needing producers’ input to come June, access to…
Shifting Trends in California Citrus Varieties
As California growers consider which crops present the most opportunity for success, the citrus industry is no different. Shifting consumer trends have helped dictate which varieties of citrus are most…
Natural Ways to Keep Some Bothersome Bugs at Bay
…birds, bats, frogs, turtles, fish, and dragonflies. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Natural Ways to Keep Some Bothersome Bugs at Bay Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Health Bite: Electrolyte 101
Sports drinks like Gatorade have done a great job highlighting the need to replenish electrolytes, but does anyone know what they are and why they’re important? Hi I’m Rachel Eslick…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) has voiced concerns about the proposed mill assessment increase. WAPA recently sent a letter to CalEPA Secretary Jared Blumenfeld detailing the challenges a tiered…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-25-21
A recent market report shows demand for avocados is supporting increasing import numbers of the fruit and prices look good through the summer. Brian German has details on a fascinating…