The Solano Gold cultivar can provide some flexibility in production for California prune growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro explained the Solano Gold cultivar…
Slow Process for Moving Ag Professionals into the Digital Space
While more innovative digital tools continue to become available for farmers and ranchers, adoption of new technologies is still a slow process. Some of the discussions at the recent Salinas…
Record High Meat Purchases Detailed in Power of Meat Report
The 16th annual Power of Meat report from FMI and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) shows that meat grocery sales increased substantially from 2019 to 2020. The consumer survey…
How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive Pest
How to help in the fight against destructive pests that threaten the nation’s food supply, forests, and natural resources. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. False codling moth is…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
Socially disadvantaged farmers will be receiving targeted support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). A total of $2 million will be made available through USDA’s…
Western Growers Continues Support for Center for Produce Safety
Western Growers is helping to further the efforts of the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) by donating $1 million as part of the current fundraising campaign. CPS quietly began the…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
Multiple industry organizations have issued messages of support for AB 125. The legislation is aimed at helping California recover from the pandemic and support food and worker safety. The Equitable…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, Google’s mineral…
Tomato Fields with Fusarium Falciforme Needed for Ongoing Survey
Fusarium Falciforme Tomato Field Photo Credit: Swett Lab The UC Davis Vegetable and Field Crop Pathology lab is working with statewide Farm Advisors to survey tomato fields for Fusarium falciforme….
Warning About Invasive and Destructive Pests
The warning about invasive and destructive pests and why the Ag Department is asking for your help this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tomato Hornworm by…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
The infrastructure package announced by President Joe Biden is receiving significant support from the agricultural industry. A total of $2.25 trillion will be invested over eight years through the American…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering recent contributions to produce safety, in-person Spray Safe events…
AB 434 Looks to Mitigate California Wildfires Through Better Grazing Access
Assembly Bill 434 seeks to make grazing on state lands more accessible as a means of combating wildfires in California. Introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas, the bill will authorize state…
Explorer Course Being Offered by Center for Land Based Learning
A new entry-level beginning farmer course is being offered through the Center for Land-Based Learning’s (CLBL) California Farm Academy (CFA). The new six-week CFA Explorer Course will be offered from…