Researchers have developed a new hemp processing method that could provide producers with a more economic outlet for hemp crops. The Co-solvent Enhanced Lignocellulosic Fractionation process known as CELF deconstructs…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
…further adoption within the industry. California accounts for 21 percent of all domestic milk production. The adoption of manure SDI presents another effective means for furthering California dairy conservation practices….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Prop 1383, the increase in the number of “smelly”…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is pleased to announce $640,000 in funding through Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). “Congratulations to the University of California Santa Barbara, Resource…
Cotton Industry Seeking Research Proposals
…Monday, August 24. The CCIRC is comprised of representatives from the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), California Cotton Alliance, along with the Cotton Incorporated: State Support Committee. The…
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
Agricultural Commissioner Offices have been busy with both conventional and organic complaints about agricultural applications. When those complaints are about drift or a pesticide in general, county offices are required…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
Some tricks to help Summer gardens in the Midwest look their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Axel Mellin from Pixabay In August temperatures…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
The Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel (EFA SAP) is contemplating some changes to the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The panel…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
Over the past ten days Chinese purchasing of multiple U.S. agricultural goods has created some optimism within the industry. Specifically, purchases of American sorghum and soybeans have picked up considerably….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how to stay protected during the triple-digit temps with…
2020 Grape Harvest Ramping Up Around California
Grape harvest ramped up around California last week. Sparkling wine grape harvest began last week for wineries around the state. Operations in the Napa and Central Coast regions reported some…
UCCE Rice Team Collecting Watergrass Samples
California rice growers are being encouraged to reach out to UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) if they are finding any watergrass in their fields. Over the next couple of weeks, the…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: South
The tricks to keep Summer gardens in the south looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gardens in the Southern half of the United States…
Week in Review: Infected ACP in Commercial Grove and New Winery Wastewater Requirements
…been proposed which could present significant challenges for wineries. USDA recently made more commodities eligible for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The future of California’s dairy quota is…