The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. An additional $1.5 billion worth of food will be distributed through the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the rejection of a recent Prop 12 challenge, 1,3D…
Important Reasons for Removing Tree Stumps
…plants. If you’re planning on growing a new garden, a tree stump can wreck your plans. You’ll have to get rid of it before you start tilling and laying down…
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
Ag biotech used in combination of traditional control methods have helped to eradicate a harmful pest. According to a new study by the Agricultural Research Service and the University of…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had its hands full in 2020. However, APHIS staff were able to adapt to the multitude…
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
…offers another option for growers to rotate into their integrated pest management (IPM) plan. Adding an additional tool to an IPM strategy can help get better efficacy and help address…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the details of California’s Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grants, the…
CLas-Positive ACP Found in San Diego County
San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes huanglongbing (HLB) disease in citrus. Even though Asian citrus psyllids (ACP), the vector for huanglongbing disease, are…
Recycling Tips for Your Christmas Tree
…your trees, so they don’t end up in the landfill. Cut off the branches and use them for protection around plants. When the tree starts to get brittle, chip it into…
DPR Continues to Look at Potential Action on Soil Fumigants
…emissions is being reviewed closely in the city of Shafter in Kern County. Shafter was selected for a Community Emissions Reduction Program plan under Assembly Bill 617 by the California…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…develop digital lessons and activities for educators and community-based organizations. Topics to be covered in the educational activities include careers in agriculture, plant nutrients, and the nutritional value of fruits…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the new increase in the minimum wage standard, top-netting…
Locally Driven Water Initiatives Critical for Helping Guide National Assistance
Locally driven efforts are critical for helping to guide national conservation assistance initiatives. Several leaders of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently heard from industry members about water quantity…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
A group of industry organizations is pushing back against the emergency safety standards that have been put in place in response to COVID-19. The coalition of agricultural and business groups…