…to cover soil. Mulch blocks weeds, will save water, and protects the fruit. Protect plants from heat and sun-scald by covering plants with lightweight cloth covers through the first few heatwaves….
New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands
…on the first biome-scale outline for rangeland conservation developed through a multi-state planning effort. NRCS will be tracking the progress of the conservation frameworks and providing assistance and ongoing assessment…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…strategies. Better carbon sequestration can also be achieved through intensive rotational grazing, selective planting of forage plants, and reforestation. Data from U.S. production shows that efficiency strategies were not as…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
A coalition of industry groups has provided suggestions for making the next food box program more successful. United Fresh Produce Association’s Produce Box Working Group submitted feedback in response to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-12-21
…another dry water year, FDA’s food safety proposal aligning with the industry’s push, and the Supreme Court to weigh in on union access on California farms. Tune in to the…
Identifying and Controlling a Deadly Plant Disease
…plant. It then spreads rapidly throughout the rest of the plant and then to other plants in your garden, killing numerous plants. Prevention is the best course of action when…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Reopens and SCOTUS Hears California Union Access Dispute
…authorize State agencies to issue long-term grazing leases for ranchers as a means of combating wildfire risk. President Joe Biden recently unveiled the American Jobs Plan to address critical infrastructure…
Lawmakers Asked for More Support for Conservation Programs
…of conservation support for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners across the country by providing capacity and conservation planning to support conservation practice implementation.” Signatories of the letter include American Farmland…
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently reached a milestone pertaining to conservation easements. More than five million acres of wetlands, grasslands, and farmland have been protected through USDA’s Natural…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-09-21
…UC ANR strategic plan which serves as a roadmap for future success, and a roadblock in President Biden’s infrastructure plan. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote
The referendum to approve the efforts of the California Avocado Commission for another half-decade looked a little different this year, yet was still overwhelmingly approved. Five years ago when the…
UC ANR Strategic Plan Serves as Roadmap for Future Success
…plan helps the department carry out its overall mission. A multi-year framework is established through the plan, enabling UC ANR to prioritize programs and resources to better serve the state….
Perennial Plant to Grow that Keeps on Giving and Giving
That perennial plant you can grow that keeps on giving and giving. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chaya/Pinterest Chaya (SHY-uh), or Tree Spinach, is a fast-growing and leafy…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. In partnership with Farm Credit, AFBF is seeking innovative solutions to address…