…communities. The legislation known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 received no support from Republicans in either house of Congress. Special budget reconciliation rules requiring only a bare…
Researchers Looking at Methods for Managing Tadpole Shrimp in Rice
…added to the field. Pyrethroids are the primary insecticides used for management. Researchers are looking for viable alternatives to a reliance on pyrethroids. “Historically that’s worked, but we’re putting a…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…Market Transparency Act of 2021. Other cosponsors of the bill include Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Braun. The legislation is receiving support from a variety of agricultural organizations. “America’s ranchers…
American Rescue Plan Act Moving Forward with Senate Approval
The U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act over the weekend. The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill will head back to the U.S. House of Representatives for another vote….
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse introduced the legislation that is designed to reform the H-2A…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-05-21
…Act, the FDA proposed traceability rule and what Glenda Humiston of UCANR has to say about the restoration of UC’s budget. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Perfect Gift for Easter That Keeps on Giving All Year Long
…time for the holiday. Take an egg carton and cut off the lid portion. Use empty and clean eggshells you think will act as a good holder for the seed…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…“By creating science-based materials for NRCS staff and helping increase understanding of organic soil health practices such as practical conservation tillage and nutrient management, we are taking an active role…
Goal® 2XL and GoalTender® now exclusively from Nufarm
…with both post-emerge activity and lasting pre-emerge residual, are highly tankmix compatible, and support resistance management. When low VOC requirements must be met, turn to GoalTender herbicide. Goal 2XL’s user-friendly…
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
…participants. Some of the presentations will feature information about regenerative grazing, biology-based soil testing, and soil-health management practices. Other discussions will highlight corporate investment in soil health, new markets for…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
…of sustainable winegrowing in California,” CSWA Executive Director, Allison Jordan said in a press release. “The 2020 report provides statistics and demonstrates progress in adoption of sustainable practices by a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-25-21
…RENEW WIIN Act, and Nitrogen best management practice research. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle…
Almond Update: Nitrogen BMPs Research Driven, Upcoming Training
Years of high-level research have been combined to form Nitrogen Best Management Practices for almond growers. The Almond Board of California has developed the guide and created a digestible handbook…
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
A new manual is available with information about management practices for non-chemical weed control. The manual from the California Invasive Plant Council contains descriptions of 21 of the commonly used non-chemical…