…deliver a two-day program of actionable expertise from recognized leaders in agricultural education and throughout the fresh fruits and vegetables industry. Summit chair Dennis Donohue, director of the Western Growers…
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
One of the most critical factors for fluvellin management is getting extended control with a long term preemergent. Weed Science Farm Advisor, John Roncoroni described some of the success they…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Coming Up in March
The 2020 Golden State Dairy Management Conference is coming up soon at the UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus County Ag Center in Modesto. The March 4th event brings industry members together…
Stop the Rot Project to Combat Onion Bacterial Diseases
…all seven of the U.S. growing regions, with Aegerter focused on how the different bacterial diseases affect California production. “We have some ideas about what management practices might be beneficial…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
…Secretary of Agriculture Steven Censky shares how USDA encourages farmers and provides them with the tools they need to be even more sustainable, produced food for a growing global population…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
The Agriculture Innovation Agenda that was just announced by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, seeks to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture while increasing U.S. production by 40 percent by 2050. …
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…and agricultural interests. While often the two groups are on opposing sides of a particular issue, both are working toward a sustainable future. Ross noted that the framework for variable…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s needs for a science-backed pest management solution, a…
CA Agriculture Needs Science, Crop Protection Tools
Glyphosate, Chlorphyriphos, and Dicamba are three widely used pest management tools in California agriculture. Recently, all three chemicals have received backlash stretching from lawsuits and regulations to companies announcing the…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
Farm groups that represent millions of farmers and ranchers across the country are forming a new coalition called Farmers for a Sustainable Future. Several of the industry leads voiced their…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Fertility Management
…with their fertility management plans. Maintaining appropriate nitrogen levels in the orchard is going to play a pivotal role in crop development. “It’s always good to have a plan and…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…Thousands of people were in attendance to hear President Trump speak to the water management issues in California and how he plans to address them. “After decades of failure and…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
…pest management approach can be successfully utilized on a large-scale project. UC IPM Almond Pest Management Alliance Team – The UC IPM Almond Pest Management Alliance Team (UCPMA) is receiving…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-18-20
…information on the upcoming Golden State Dairy Management Conference. We also get an update on the fast-moving bloom period that has growers thinking about fungicide applications. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…