The first public roundtable discussion for the chlorpyrifos alternatives workgroup was held at the Mosqueda Community Center in Fresno, with a stated goal of presenting the preliminary recommendations to the…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…the second tranche in November. “Since the middle of 2018, the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China has been front and center in any discussion of the…
Plants That Work Best for Your Rock Garden
…on This Land of Ours. In rock gardens, plants take center stage, so it’s important to choose wisely and carefully. So-called “rock garden plants” are not part of a botanical…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
…against diseases. It can be applied to the soil via drip irrigation or by foliar application. Depending on the application method, it can provide control of powdery mildew, anthracnose, target…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
…the event is going to be held on Tuesday, January 7, at the Ulatis Community Center in Vacaville. The Farming in the New Normal workshop will feature information on the…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…by the renovation of the Sacramento Convention Center. Utilizing a combination of existing structures and massive tents and walkways constructed exclusively for the event, the Almond Board created a “pop-up”…
Potential for Using Hemp as Animal Feed
…is working with the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine and the Association of American Feed Control Officials in an effort to bring hemp-based ingredients through the feed approval process. The…
Researchers Fortify Queen of the Forages with Disease Defense
…genetically resistant alfalfa varieties available to farmers. Now, a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS), University of Minnesota (UM) and Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (DDPSC) scientists is exploring a…
How to Build an Herb Spiral in Your Garden
…After that, you need to create the spiral shape. Next, you create walls so that your shape spirals up toward the center. Once you have your walls in place, fill…
Latino Farmers Get Program Support, Networking Opportunity
https://youtu.be/JNr_xleTsXw Latino farmers gathered in Tulare before Thanksgiving to see the multitude of help available to producers. The 5th annual Latino Farmer Conference was held at the International Agricenter with…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…real estate agent specializing in ranch, commercial and residential properties. In addition to statewide officers, delegates returned members to the CFBF Board of Directors: Al Stehly of Valley Center represents…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. For more information, visit the DMC webpage, the MFP webpage or your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
…environmental challenges confronting farmers, National Farmers Union compiled financial, legal and mental health resources at its online Farm Crisis Center. The organization’s partnership with Farm Bureau and Farm Credit will…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…Irrigation Improvement Continuum, a roadmap created by irrigation experts that outlines key irrigation management practices and how to achieve increasing levels of precision in each area. Achieving Zero Waste by Using…