…coming up on This Land of Ours. Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method The three-sisters planting technique utilizes corn, climbing beans, and squash. Each plant serves a purpose in this design….
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…2019 BLM Sage-Grouse Plan Amendments: “This is yet another example of advocacy from the bench. The claims lodged by the plaintiffs are not based in science. Time and time again,…
Co-creation A Key Factor for Agtech Development
Western Growers CIT members discussing issues with California tomato industry leaders. One of the most important aspects to consider in agtech development is a clear understanding of what the needs…
Preventing Horn Growth in Dairy Cows Through Genome Editing
Scientists from UC Davis recently published their paper evaluating the use of genome editing to prevent dairy bulls from growing horns. Cooperative Extension specialist at UC Davis and corresponding author…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…are examples of projects announced: Bessemer City, N.C., is receiving a $4.9 million loan and a $3.2 million grant to improve its water treatment plant and related facilities. The city…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-16-19
…the new hemp pavilion at the 2020 World Ag Expo, Assembly Bill 5 and advancing food safety through technology. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Advancing Food Safety Through Technology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has adopted an approach to food safety that is people-led, and technology-enabled. Through the “New Era of Smarter Food Safety” initiative that was announced…
How to Rid Your Garden of Potato Bugs
…in preventative measures, such as taking a close look at plants daily, planting resistant cultivars, and protecting your plants with a thin netting or row cover. Potato beetles can also…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: The Power of Data Through the Supply Chain
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs –…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded a grant that will help to guide future organic research. The grant was awarded to…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
The inaugural World Cotton Day was held at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva last week to showcase the significant global impact that cotton production has on economies of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the U.S. and China trade truce, CTRI continuing to…
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…