…agricultural experience to learn and participate on a working farm. “People from L.A. and the Bay Area will pay a good amount of money to come stay on someone’s ranch…
Almond Update: Webinars Bring Research Results to the Industry
The Almond Board of California is beginning a series of webinars that will allow the California almond industry to get the latest results from ABC’s vast research portfolio and engage in real-time…
NCBA Statement on Beef Labeling Practices
…government policy or regulation is a complex process that requires a thorough understanding of the problem and the involvement of many stakeholders. As our industry is fully aware, any rush…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the challenges producers in Northern California are facing due…
Addressing the Agricultural Impact of AB 5
Farm workers plant grapes in new California vineyard. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com California employers are preparing to navigate the requirements of AB-5 and how it will affect the use…
Rice Weed Survey to Better Understand Recent Weed Pressures
…suddenly appear and we don’t have a lot of information about how they’re distributed,” said Whitney Brim-DeForest, UC Rice Farm Advisor serving Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. “We just…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…USDA programs, including loans, crop insurance, disaster assistance, and conservation programs,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. As part of the rule, USDA has also developed…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Kincade Fire and its impacts on Sonoma County…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
…committee on behalf of the California Farm Bureau Federation highlighting some of conservation practices his operation has implemented over the years. “Our on-farm practices include building infrastructure to implement on-farm…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity and disaster programs, and emergency programs and eligibility. Producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…as farmers have with our state agencies,” Dairy Cares’ chairman, Charles “Chuck” Ahlem said in a news release. “Through this collaboration, we are leading the world in sustainable dairy farm…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent updated biological opinions impacting water management south…
Catastrophic Decline of the Western Monarch
…eliminating it. As we began to understand the problem, several groups went to work on solutions. The US Fish and Wildlife Service created citizen scientist programs which helps volunteers monitor…
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
…protect,” said Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition. “The new biological opinions we believe are more sensible, it’s a smarter way at approaching species protections and…