…that attacks various vegetable crops, weedy mustards and several ornamental plants within the mustard family (Brassicaceae) such as sweet alyssum, stock, and candytuft. It is particularly devastating to young seedlings…
Agriculture Education Supported by CDFA
…that enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities for students, teachers and youth under the 2015 California Special Interest Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. Projects funded include farm tours at the California…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…$20 million for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), which provides financial incentives to growers to implement water distribution systems on farms that reduce GHGs and save water;…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 8
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 7
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Farmer Drone Rules
Waiting for lift-off. Cathy Isom explains some of the new rules keeping the latest technology for the farm on the ground. Farmers interested in using unmanned aircraft systems, also known…
Exports to South Africa
…regarding this announcement: Vilsack “This is good news for American farmers, ranchers and poultry, pork and beef companies. We welcome this move by South Africa and will continue our efforts…
Agri View: Agriculture Education
…Young Farmers Association– Young Farmers Association is a requirement that any agricultural teacher must meet. This is a group led by the agricultural teacher that meets usually monthly. The group…
Fat to Fit at 40 – Ag Advocate talks Weight Loss
Erin Freel Weight loss is a hot topic this time of year, even for those who “work out” by working on the farm. Erin Freel was raised a farm kid,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 6
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Dairy Digesters Beneficial to Control Greenhouse Gasses
…digester at New Hope Dairy in Galt, Calif. began generating electricity in 2013. The system is capable of generating 450 kilowatts, enough electricity to power about 250 single-family homes. …
Fast Farm Tractor
…per hour and breaking a record that has stood for 81 years. Cathy Isom tells us about the new world record for the fastest farm tractor. Fast Farm Tractor From:…
Agri View: Migrant Trends
…by David Griffith and Ed Kissam. Coming Up on the Season – Farm workers in the United States and Farmerworkers in New York State by Kay Embrey. Farm workers and…
CA Should View Automation as Supplement
…some unique challenges when you talk about using automation to replace jobs. California Farm Bureau’s Director of Employment Policy Brian Little says California producers should look at automation as a…









