…Seasons Farm advisors are not seeing a need to treat for walnut scale on a yearly basis. Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says that makes monitoring and sampling…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 16
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…
Agri View: Real Horse Power
…more and more difficult. The dire need for new implements, coupled with evolving farming practices, inspired a host of local entrepreneurs, most of whom are themselves horse farmers. Modern farming…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
…life…food, fiber and clothing. In Fresno County, more than 400 crops are grown on more than 5,600 farms. For every $1 produced on the farm, more than $3.50 is generated…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…California’s water supply. Cisco Systems received the Supply Chain Leadership Award for engaging all suppliers to have strong sustainability programs. The Government Authorities (comprising the Western Riverside Council of Governments,…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…cover the production and handling of certified organic products from farm to market. For farmers and ranchers growing organics, the USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs that can help….
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…years, indicating that farm to school programs will continue helping our children and our communities flourish.” Schools report that farm to school programs can increase the number of students purchasing…
Today is National Ag Day
…power and keeps your body fluids in balance. Banana’s are most likely the first fruit ever to be grown on a farm. Macaroni Mania Pasta is one of America’s favorite…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 15
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…
Agri View: Sweet Onion Thing
…Vidalia Onion The Vidalia Onion Story takes root in Toombs County, Georgia over 80 years ago when a farmer by the name of Moses Coleman discovered in the late spring…
Beef and Beef Products to Peru
…product exports in 2015. The Obama Administration will continue to work hard around the world to remove unfair barriers and create a more level playing for America’s farmers, ranchers, producers…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…California Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference in San Luis Obispo. Berry, a junior agricultural business student, posted the top score in the competition that encourages active and…
$260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Program
…the 2014 Farm Bill, RCPP investments of nearly $600 million have already driven 199 partner-led projects. The program leverages local leadership to establish partnerships that can include private companies, local…
Citrus Fighting for Water Management Change
…of Representatives.” – California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger. Read more from CFBF. “Passage by the Senate of this legislation will be an important step toward development and enactment of…