…bird health, but mites can also create economic damage for farmers in the form of depressed egg production. The so-called chicken Fitbit has proven to be successful in helping identify…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…to continue our combined efforts to provide safer and more sustainable crop protection tools to California’s farmers,” DPR Director Val Dolcini said in a press release. “Working with community organizations,…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…to work directly with farmers committed to feeding the world. My husband and I made sure that our four sons understood what it meant to be raised in the Central…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
…focused on, “recognizing the importance of sustainable use of biological diversity and sharing of genetic resources.” The administrator also said the USMCA works to protect farmers who use different pesticides…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
…existing eligible commodities. This is an example of government working for the people – we asked for input and we updated the program based on the comments we received.” Some…
Sudden Vine Collapse Becoming Better Understood
…invasive pest is a critical component of preventing SVC in vineyards. “For the farmers it is very, very important to have effective mealybug control in their vineyard,” said Eskalen. “If…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including words from President Trump to American farmers and ranchers,…
President Trump Address To Farmers and Ranchers
In an exclusive address to the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, President Donald Trump speaks to American farmers and ranchers. He talks about the many trade negotiations he and his…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
…interest in growing the crop. “Today is another step forward in the right direction for hemp farmers and consumers of hemp-related products,” NIHC Board Chairman Patrick Atagi said in a…
Food Box Program Helping Growers, Families, and Companies
…a great experience in meeting the needs of community members and farmers. “Our job is to source products from farmers that are struggling to move them, pay them a fair…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…new and innovative contributions from our stakeholders are critical to ensuring that farmers and ranchers have the diversity of practices they need to produce the wide range of highly nutritious,…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Renewed Contracts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced several new and extended contracts as part of the agency’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA has approved up to $1.27…
COVID-19 Farm Survey Open Until July 10
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is asking for feedback from the agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers are being…
Split Roll Tax Initiative Will Have Substantial Impact on Agriculture
…to be tree and nut orchard farmers and/or vineyards,” said Spiegel. “Each one of those trees arguably then, or that vineyard, would be open to a fair market value assessment…