…Program is one of USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service’s 15 nutrition assistance programs, which also include the National School Lunch Program, Summer Food Service Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Program for…
Plant App Pl@ntNet
…extension service or head to the university library for research. Just snap a photo and upload it to the PlantNet app. Originally designed to identify plants based on photos of…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 7
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Simplifying the Data Ownership Dilemma
New Legal Agreements Empower Farmers to Take Full Ownership and Control of Farm Data Farmobile, the fast-growing technology company specializing in farm data, announces pro-farmer legal agreements that clearly govern…
California Small Farm Conference Begins This Weekend
The California Small Farm Conference (CSFC), the state’s premier gathering of small-scale farmers, ranchers, and farmers’ market managers, begins this Sunday, March 6th. The Conference is anticipated to attract 400+…
Official Says USDA Needs More People to Handle Avian Influenza
A USDA official says USDA needs more resources to handle future outbreaks of diseases such as avian influenza. Official Says USDA Needs More People to Handle Bird Flu…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 4
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Two Storms Could Prove El Nino Predictions
…of the state for several days. Storms Could Prove El Nino Predictions USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says those rains should then turn into snow after a few days. He says…
Agri View: Soil Care
Everett Griner talks about soil care being vital to good farming in today’s Agri View. Soil Care From USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Healthy Soil for Life Soil health,…
Commodity Classic Underway
…trade show—farmer-focused and farmer-led. You’re guaranteed to walk away with ideas and energy that will have a profound and profitable impact on your farm. That’s why growers from across the…
AFBF Joins Initiative To Give Farmers Control of Data They Collect
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and a host of other agricultural groups revealed a groundbreaking data repository that supporters say will give farmers ultimate control over the ever-increasing business…
Livestock Review
…but excludes farm slaughter. In January 2016, the average live weight of cattle slaughtered in California was 1,360 pounds, calves averaged 86 pounds, sheep and lambs averaged 144 pounds, and…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 3
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Getting Garden Ready
…it’s good to get your garden started early. He’ll show you how he plants potatoes, and don’t miss farm manager Chris doing his “Go Organic” dance. Learn more at http://www.pallensmith.com….