…all of this without being planted, watered or preened over at all. They can be placed in our gardens and yards to enjoy at home, as well as benefit our…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-27-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Forbes Ag Tech Summit, funding for the FARMER…
Almond Update: Children’s Book Educating and Raising Money for FFA
Another project out of the 2019 Almond Leadership Program is creatively raising money for California Future Farmers of America. Grizzly Nut and leadership program participant Falastine ‘Fill’ Munoz is a mother…
Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates
…tree, it’s crucial to pick a variety that suits your zone and climate. Picking a hardy tree variety is critical if you’re planning to plant a peach tree in a…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…looking to adopt this technology, recognizing the need to update their regulations to accommodate it.” The opportunities afforded through GE technology include better disease resistance in animals, increased heat tolerance,…
CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts
As Governor Gavin Newsom waits to sign the California budget, many in the agriculture industry are cautiously optimistic about funding allotments. Although there were significant reductions to meaningful agricultural programs…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…workplan was published in the Spring Regulatory agenda on May 22, 2019. TITLE X – Horticulture Report on Plant Biostimulants: On April 22, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and representatives…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-26-19
…orchards as temperatures continue to heat up and how a new partnership is enhancing farm to school efforts. You’ll also hear California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas give her testimony at…
New Tariffs Include Pesticides
With talks on the agenda, many producers are hoping for progress between the U.S. and China as pesticides are on the list of next tariffs. As AgNet West reported last…
Growers Needed for Powdery Mildew Research in Vineyards
…The hope is to establish an annual rotation plan to help mitigate resistance. “What we want to do is to track the resistance that is developing in powdery mildew,” said…
California Represents Cover Crops at House Hearing
…health support programs. Douglass said aside from the rigorous application and lengthy effort to apply for support, a new concern is coming with regards to the Food Safety Modernization Act….
Enhancing Farm to School Efforts Through New Partnership
Courtesy National Center for Appropriate Technology The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the National Farm to School Network (NFSN) recently announced a partnership with the USDA Food and…
Drip Irrigation System Ideas You Can Build Yourself
…Having a drip irrigation system can help keep your plants alive and thriving even when you aren’t around or if you’re planning to be away for awhile. But they can…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…botrytis outbreaks.” Botrytis is typically associated with bunch rot; however certain environmental factors can create conditions resulting in damage to other areas of the plant. The cool, damp spring created…