The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has opened registration for the inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference. The event was postponed last year and is now scheduled to be a virtual conference…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…project is being led by the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety. Multiple industry and community organizations are contributing to the effort. AgSafe will be establishing an…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…used them to cut irrigation costs and create a place for beneficial insects to live. They don’t work everywhere or in every crop, but they can be worth the effort,…
How to Enjoy a Herb and Vegetable Garden Indoors
…pot. Just add a couple of basil seeds, cilantro seeds, and a chive transplant from your local garden center. The chives will grow the slowest, but when your basil and…
Western Growers Names Next Class for Future Volunteer Leaders Program
…in agtech initiatives through the WG Center for Innovation & Technology. Class members will also engage in media relations and social media efforts. WG President and CEO Dave Puglia explained…
Ways for Making this Year’s Garden the Best Ever to Enjoy
…in drought-prone areas, gardeners in every region can improve water conservation. Whether it’s adding more mulch or choosing plants that are native to your region. Or, choosing irrigation with a…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…head. FSA is also extending 2020 Marketing Assistance Loans to provide further support for farmers. Producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center if they wish to submit…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
A food safety group is seeking funding to improve produce safety research and already has a third of the funds raised. The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has started a new capital…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-14-21
…chair, Almond Bloom Disease and an upcoming irrigation training in this week’s Almond Update. Also, CFDA is looking for proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program. Tune in to…
Almond Update: Bloom Disease, Irrigation at Next Training Tuesday
The Almond Board of California is holding a series of training coined ‘Training Tuesdays’ for the new year. The next training, January 19, will focus on bloom disease and irrigation…
Hiding Things in the Garden Less Pleasing to the Eye
…that you’d really like to stand out and others that you’d like to hide. Flowers, vegetables, statues, and water features are stars of the show. Garden hoses and drip irrigation…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…is also advocating for more water recycling and desalination investment along with funding support for local districts overseeing federal irrigation projects. President-elect Biden and Congress are being urged to consider…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…and vegetables. The Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center was awarded $9,730 for the development of a job readiness program. The project is designed to encourage high school students to be…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
…Greg Ibach said in a news release. The report was written by the DOT’s Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in cooperation with the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and its…