…think more than anything it has to do with root hypoxia; that’s a lack of oxygen in the root zone,” said Craig Kallsen, UC Farm Advisor in Kern County. “We…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why California is unlikely to benefit from the new…
Almond Update: Supporting and Promoting Bee Health Efforts
California’s almond industry is investing in bee health research through the Almond Board of California. The work is being done in all aspects of the honeybee life cycle, including when the bees…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering President Trump officially signing the USMCA, a new technique…
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…has been an interesting experience,” said David Haviland, UC Entomology Farm Advisor in Kern County. “The main directive we’ve had is to identify what alternatives are already out there and…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
It is doubtful that the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule will provide any benefits to California’s farmers and ranchers. Because of the rules that the State Water Board established last…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…on this momentum to establish fair trade agreements that protect rural jobs, ensure fair prices for farmers, and restore sovereignty to the United States,” said National Farmers Union President Roger…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the 2020 Plant and Soils Conference that is headed…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…on challenges specific to organic farming,” UCANR Vice President, Glenda Humiston said in a news release. “UC Cooperative Extension advisors work directly with farmers throughout the state so new organic…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
…the introduction and spread of invasive pest and disease. In a statement, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach said, “At USDA, we do all we can for…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why the classification of water will increase food safety,…
Industry Concerned About FARMER Incentive Funding in Newsom Budget
…only $50 million in FARMER incentive funding to replace old farm equipment such as tractors and harvesters with new low emission equipment. The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how your operation might be impacted by the updates…
Working Together: California Walnut Conference a Huge Success
California walnut growers proved the need for an official event by turning out in droves for the newly branded California Walnut Conference. The California Walnut Board and JCS Marketing put…