…due to weather and shipping issues, why not plan ahead for next year and grow your own pumpkins. These members of the squash family are easy to grow in your…
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
…safety issues, and committee reports provide information and scientific advice to federal food safety agencies. The committee also provides a foundation for regulations and programs to reduce foodborne disease and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-20-21
…the most recent citrus cost study and efforts to address black fig fly issues in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more….
FVIAC to Hold Virtual Meeting November 3-4
…the issues that are impacting the fruit and vegetable industry was published in a Federal Register notice published earlier in the month. Registration for the virtual meeting is required and after…
White House Takes Steps to Address Supply Chain Issues
…ashore. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. White House Takes Steps to Address Supply Chain Issues Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Beat the odds with Atticus
…put together a plan to start clean and stay clean. Ensure it addresses resistance issues, adequate modes of action and strong, season-long defense against unwanted weeds. Don’t forget to factor…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
Local meat suppliers in California have been struggling for some time now. The issues were recently outlined in a white paper that was released by the University of California, Davis,…
Almond Update: Understanding Herbicide Resistance in Orchards
…growers work to manage weed issues in the orchards, there are some important factors to consider in relation to herbicide resistance. “I think folks can confuse or mix up something…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
…with rising costs, the alternative could create even bigger issues. Creamer explained that increasing regulatory burdens and continually rising costs of production can be somewhat tied to a lack of…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
…helping the agricultural community as it continues to struggle with issues of wildfire. “With a tighter insurance market due to wildfire risks, many farmers and vintners need more coverage than…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy is being developed in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to embrace more nature-based solutions to issues of climate change. A definition…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…urgent challenges facing American agriculture and communities across our nation. Critical issues like food insecurity, drought resilience and response, animal disease prevention, and market disruption requires investments to help meet…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…important issues facing agriculture that will require effective communication with EPA, including the new WOTUS rule, among other initiatives and regulations,” American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said in a…
EPA Announces $21.7 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Water Projects
…The EPA says small water systems often face unique financial and operational challenges, including aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, increasing costs, and declining rate bases. EPA anticipates the funding opportunity announcement…