…that there has been more emphasis placed on agriculture at the national level. Ross said that national stories of California wildfires and drought, and stories of increasing frequency and severity…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…desire,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said in a written statement. “They are already suffering from lost jobs due to drought, reduced paychecks due to the overtime law and now the…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
…approaches for making rangelands more resilient to drought. The introduction of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 to address maritime shipping challenges is receiving support from the agricultural industry….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-18-21
…using water stress uniformity to get walnut trees through drought and how the rising global income levels help to keep demand strong for California ag products. Tune in to the…
Tasty, Leafy Green That’s as Fun to Grow as it is to Eat
…bolting in the hot weather. While it can survive a bit of drought, it will be healthier and more flavorful if you water it consistently. The young, tender leaves are…
FSA Programs Offer Assistance to Drought-Impacted Producers
There are a handful of programs and resources available to farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by drought conditions. Programs and resources are offered through the United States Department…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a research project that looks at the drought impact…
Research Project Looks at Drought Impacts on Rangeland Conditions
A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is going to help researchers develop strategies for making rangelands more resilient to drought. Associate professor of ecology in the Department of…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…drought resilience. That includes our own water supply development,” Bettencourt explained. “Everything we’re looking at, everything we’re doing is through that lens to keep our farmers farming, our ranchers ranching,…
Optimism for Moving Forward to Address Water Following Curtailment Orders
…plan in case another bad winter happens, and we need a drought reliability plan, we will be prepared for it next year.” Listen to the radio report below. Optimism for…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…numbers for 2020, Settevendemie has some predictions for the 2021 crop year. While having mostly positive feedback, he also foresees some challenges that include the drought, a shortage of acreage,…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…Water treatment and recycling facilities will also receive funding support. “With drought conditions continuing to worsen throughout the West, now is the time to invest and make timely improvements in…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-10-21
…working outdoors, Sec. Vilsack hearing from Valley growers about challenges facing the industry, and an initiative to help dairy and cattle communities access drought resources. Tune in to the show…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may need to rethink assistance programs…