…more than 100,000 meetings, workshops, field days, and other classes that were held, UC ANR provided assistance in protecting the state’s natural resources and developing climate resilience in communities. UC…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…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…
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…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
…climate challenges facing agriculture and methods for adapting to a changing environment. “What we wanted to do at this event was bring climate change information to farmers in a way…
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…
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 Friday, 11-29-19
…labor pressures in American agriculture and how Yara is simplifying smart agtech with a farm water advisor app. Tune in to the show for these news stories more. Danielle Leal…
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…
Central Valley Grower Making Strides in Hop Production
…“The Centennial variety, it’s one of the most finicky varieties to grow anywhere so I think maybe being here with the climate that we have makes it even a little…
Climate Considerations for Processing Tomatoes
…the data all the way starting from 1950, into the future by 2030-2040 and see how the time of maturity is changing,” said Tapan Pathak, UC Specialist in Climate Adaptation…
Growing a Nutty Holiday Favorite
…are delicious peeled and eaten freshly roasted. There are many cultivars out there, so check with your local supplier for which one grows best in your area and climate. Some…