The Environmental Protection Agency periodically assesses herbicides and pesticides to determine the chemicals’ functionality and safety. During this process, the agency accepts public comments, conducts research and undergoes registration review….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the EPA’s interim decision on glyphosate, how a tragic…
Pistachio Winter Juvenile Tree Dieback A Confounding Issue
Pistachio growers will be watching for signs for winter juvenile tree dieback (WJTD) as trees begin to come out of dormancy in the spring. Damage is typically found in trees…
Agricultural Fatality Highlights Importance of Enforcing Safety Protocols
A recent fatality at a processing plant in Fresno County serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of enforcing safety protocols in agricultural operations. The preliminary reports indicate that…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why California is unlikely to benefit from the new…
Meeting Monday to Discuss Recently Expanded HLB Quarantine Zone
…and Loma Linda. The quarantine prohibits the movement of all citrus nursery stock or plant parts out of the quarantine area, with provisions to allow the transportation of commercially cleaned…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
On Thursday morning the Department of Water Resources (DWR) performed its second 2020 snow survey which revealed a snowpack that is nearly on pace for the historical average for this…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering President Trump officially signing the USMCA, a new technique…
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…to provide a plan of action sometime in the next few months. They have been working with community members in crafting a framework for research and funding priorities moving forward…
World Ag Expo® Guards Against Newest Coronavirus
…monitor the situation and develop a plan on the show grounds. No government entity has suggested a change to the planned schedule. “The HHSA Public Health branch is in close…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
It is doubtful that the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule will provide any benefits to California’s farmers and ranchers. Because of the rules that the State Water Board established last…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
Registration is available for the upcoming California Plant and Soil Conference, happening February 4 and 5 in Fresno. The California chapter of the American Society of Agronomy (CA-ASA) is presenting…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the 2020 Plant and Soils Conference that is headed…
Connection Between Increased U.S. Hop Production and Craft Brewing
The interest in craft brewing and success of independent brewers appears to be having a significant impact on hop production in the U.S. A new study that was released recently…