…3-D program, compliance with the Produce Safety Rule, a Fresno State student who received an American Agri-Women Foundation scholarship and a need for farmers to be included in climate crisis…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
…great thing for farmers,” said San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett. “In fact, it does the complete opposite of what the bill purports to do and…
Hemp Holds Value for Organic Growers
The development of a hemp crop can be potentially lucrative for farmers, but it can also be a good source of needed biomass for organic growers. President and Owner of…
New Plants-3D Program Develops Next Generation of Ag Innovators
…students that come out of our program will be going into that sector of the ag industry; working with farmers so that they have a better understanding of what’s going…
Citrus Updates Provided at Grower Town Hall Events
Farmers recently received citrus updates during a series of grower town hall events hosted by California Citrus Mutual. The three town halls were held in Coachella, Ventura, and Tulare. Attendees…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s certified farmers’ markets, pork industry focusing on latino…
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…issues including power outages,” Conniff noted. “And in the end, it’s agriculture and farmers are adaptable, resilient people.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
…valuable product that growers are interested in purchasing, and farmers are interested in products that can effectively solve an agricultural issue. Bringing the two industries together helps to ensure a…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
…health and welfare of dairy cows. Courtesy: Alison Van Eenennaam “Farmers would like to have polled animals, but at the moment the elite sires that are genetic superstars of the…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
…to our nation’s farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation. For more information on ARC…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
…be able to more effectively garner information from organic farmers and ranchers to better understand the challenges of organic production. Revising the NORA report and SOS project will ensure the…
SJV Water Blueprint Submitted for Water Resilience Portfolio
…Association, California Citrus Mutual, and Dairy Farmers of America. The group has developed a wide-ranging plan which provides elements for a comprehensive valley water portfolio. The document also highlights the…
The Western View: More Midwest Flooding: Can California Fill The Gap?
…happened at all. Water-saturated ground could not be planted, or would not grow much of a crop. The problem is wide-spread. Wisconsin and Michigan farmers are having a disappointing…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Portable Solar?
…plastic tub that allows you to put solar on leased farmland without driving steel into the ground. It allows farmers to now put solar anywhere with virtually no heavy equipment…