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 recent weather conditions fueling an almond flash bloom,…
Almond Update: Ideal Conditions Fuel Flash Bloom
Almond bloom started as usual this season, but ideal conditions fueled development and trees went from a few early blossoms to almost full bloom quick. Although rain is needed, California…
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…
Water Allocations Highlight New Biological Opinions and Need for Storage
…than half of the historical average. Agricultural water service contractors South-of-Delta are being allocated 15 percent of their contract supply, while San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors and San Joaquin Settlement…
Addressing Hemp Questions in California Trials
…in Five Points, as well as an identical companion study being conducted at the UC Davis farm. The research is looking at planting density based on variety, as well as…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Coming Up in March
…to hear presentations from University of California Farm Advisors, dairy faculty, and specialists on relevant topics for dairy production in California. “All the research we’ll be presenting is conducted in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an example of the damage the spotted lanternfly can…
Stop the Rot Project to Combat Onion Bacterial Diseases
Over the next four years, researchers will be looking for answers for some of the most problematic bacterial diseases in onions. The USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative is providing $4…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-25-20
…a listen to deputy secretary Steven Censky’s comments on how USDA is expediting technological advances to farmers, and learn about fluvellin weed issues and concerns. Tune in to the show…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
USDA just announced its newest initiative, Agriculture Innovation Agenda, to spark innovation across the agriculture industry. According to USDA the, “department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…on agriculture moving forward. “This agenda is a strategic, department-wide effort to better align USDA’s resources, programs, and research to provide farmers with the tools they need to be successful,”…
President Trump: 2020 Trade Aid on the Table
…the support for farmers and ranchers, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has voiced concern over how the assistance packages are being administered. In a letter to Secretary Perdue, NFU President…
Live, Adult Spotted Lanternfly Found in California
…find and have avoided an infestation. The pest was originally found in 2014, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Fourteen counties are now under SLF quarantine in the state and the USDA…
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…conservation programs in the farm bills in recent years, they’ve evolved to not only provide incentive dollars to the farmers, but fund regional scale watershed type approaches on some of…