The Almond Board of California is taking virtual learning one step further starting next month. Virtual tailgate sessions will take a deeper dive into tools growers can take advantage of…
Heat Illness Prevention Critical During First Triple-Digit Heatwave
With the first heatwave of the season coming to California, heat illness prevention becomes a critical aspect for farming operations to consider. Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever…
Remote Food Safety Audits Available for Leafy Greens
…online platform will allow for less personal interaction and keep farmers and auditors safer as a result. While some on-farm aspects of a food safety audit will still need to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering remote audits maintaining food safety in leafy greens, some…
Lawmakers Raise Questions About Food Box Program Administration
…and donation programs, we share USDA’s goal of providing effective and timely assistance to families, farmers, and food supply businesses like food distributors,” the letter stated. “We are concerned, however,…
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
…Safety Mindy Brashears and FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas said in a press announcement. The FDA will continue to collaborate with state and local officials…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an NRCS partnership that is helping implement the San…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering research on smoke exposure to winegrapes, a new tool…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…already well into their fungicide programs. Another option that growers can consider in their disease management program has just become available in California. Gilcrease noted that Miravis Prime can be…
Week in Review: Apply for Direct Payments Next Week, Important Smoke Exposure Research Begins
Farmers and ranchers can begin applying for direct payments as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program next week. Critical research looking at smoke exposure in grapes is starting to…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
…of the key elements of the initiative include data analysis, developing conservation plans, and working to implement on-farm conservation practices. “We are going to be protecting farmland through conservation easements…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the phase one trade deal with China and how…
World Market Projected to be Down on Cotton Prices
…are expected to be 400,000 bales higher. Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, Dr. Jody Campiche detailed what the world market looks like for…
The Western View: It’s Time To Open For Business
…ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature…