…and nitrogen leaching; and increase populations of beneficial insects, fishes, birds and game—all of which are very important in creating sustainable, climate-smart agricultural operations.” The new BIFS project, ‘Refinement and…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…are hopeful that the momentum of positive change can carry forth into 2020. One of the most substantial changes for 2019 was the progress of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-26-19
…new climate reality for farmers, and details on the five new disease-resistant grape varieties that are now available. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Celebrating An American Christmas
…a tremendous change in how people worked and how they lived. People lost their sense of identity, and the bucolic image of life how it once was, but never will…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
…on the farm to be adaptive to climate change and also to help mitigate for climate change,” said Rash. The workshop will feature experts, ag industry professionals and farmers explaining…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…embraced the change, a great example of the forward-thinking attitude of this industry. “Beyond reaching a record high for total attendance, what set apart this event from past events was…
Almond Update: China Dispute Impact and Overall Picture
…slight change in consumer opinion, and the importance of maintaining relationships amid a trade dispute. Listen to Adam’s full interview from the Almond Conference. Almond Update: China Dispute Impact and…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…include: 1) significant increases in recycling trees into the soil when an orchard is removed, using the trees’ woody biomass to build healthier soils and address climate change via increased…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…made that possible. “We have succeeded because agriculture has defended the change science has brought, and adopted it and adapted to it, in the last 75 years,” he said. “The…
Healthy Soils Week Kicks Off in Sacramento Today
…and fight climate change. Healthy Soils Week is timed to correspond with World Soil Day on December 5 and includes various types of events throughout the week. Tomorrow, farmers, ranchers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-26-19
…CFDA making its selections for Climate Smart Ag Funding and the spotted lanternfly gaining some pest attention. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal…
CDFA Makes Selections for Climate Smart Agriculture Funding
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 33 organizations to receive a total of $2.1 million in grant funding, for Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance awards. The recipients of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering rural broadband opportunities for California, overcoming climate challenges in…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
The concept of climate change can be a particularly controversial topic and is routinely politicized, but the scientific data available shows that changing weather patterns and shifts in average temperatures…