…possible to pollinators and that beekeepers understand how they can benefit from USDA’s conservation and safety net programs. For several years, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation…
ADC Forms Farmer Advisory Board
Staying true to its core principle that farmers should be in control of the data collected on their operations, the Agricultural Data Coalition (ADC) announced the formation of a farmer…
Proposals Could Further Limit Water Flows
…Flows The Western Agricultural Processors Association held its annual meeting in Monterey. The Association had several speakers including California Farm Water Coalition Executive Director Mike Wade. Wade gave an update…
Almond Board: Pollinator Week
…and collaborating with universities, government agencies, nonprofits, and beekeeping groups to communicate, educate, and inform honey bee research, policy, education and outreach. Click here to learn more about our partners…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 23
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Climate Smart Israel – the Negev Desert
…in Israel. It was a lively discussion about how to work with farmers and policy maker to restore stream flows and river restoration. Throughout its history the emphasis has been…
Ag Committee Evaluates Effectiveness in SNAP-Ed
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition education programs in promoting positive long-term health outcomes within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Members heard…
Agri View: GMO Law
…Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue the voluntary consultation process established under the FDA’s “Statement of Policy: Foods Derived from New Plant Varieties.” In…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 21
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Climate Smart Israel – Delegation Update
…challenges facing farmers here was almost identical to a list for California with the exception of BDS (boycott divestment sanctions). We heard about real world effects of BDS later in…
Climate Smart Israel
…Netafim, a pioneer in drip irrigation and water use efficiency solutions, was established in 1965 by farmers in the Negev desert by the Kibbutz Hatzerim. According to CEO Ran Maidan…
SWEEP Funding
…video clips can be viewed on the SWEEP webpage. SWEEP Application Workshops: Yolo County June 22, 2016 (Wednesday) from 9:30 am to 11:30 am •Yolo County Farm Bureau Conference Room…
HLB-Identified Trees Tested, Most Negative
…HLB. The CPDPP says at this point, the best way to prevent the spread of HLB is to participate in Asian citrus psyllid management programs which include area wide treatments….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for June 20
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