…highlight the importance of protecting farmland. Other CalAgPlate grant recipients include the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC), which received $8,556. CFAITC will use the funding support to…
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
…temperatures are above 40°F, it’s safe to keep your tangerine trees outdoors. Always move your plants indoors and outdoors gradually, or the plant will go into shock and lose leaves….
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
…“The U.S. agricultural industry and USDA have always taken pride in our ability to provide the world with high-quality, cost-competitive food, feed, fuel and fiber,” Under Secretary for Trade and…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
Throughout 2020 there was considerable investment made in rural communities to help bolster their local economies. Investments were made in areas of water infrastructure, high-speed broadband, and business development. The…
Cold-Hardy Succulents to Have Around the House
…pretty plants that can take as much cold as winter can dish out. Plant them outdoors for year-round color. They can take below-zero temperatures as long as you give them…
Chores You Should Be Doing in the Garden Right Now
…temperatures cool down and in some parts of the country freezes. While nature has its own ways of coping with the cold, dark months, here are some winter garden chores…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
…are a small producer who’s seen as high risk because they don’t have a huge operation. It might be that they are seen as high-risk because they’re trying to move…
Coalition Urges Action to Address California Wildfires Moving Forward
…benefits to wildlife, and water quality. More aggression action to prevent wildfires will also strengthen climate resilience. “Extensive fire suppression and exclusion, development in high fire hazard severity zones, and…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…cited. The authors of the report also highlight areas of concern and offer solutions to help protect farmworkers moving forward. “The Wage and Hour Division should incorporate statistical analyses of…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…achieve the highest possible gallons per ton through improved in-field management and increased extraction efficiency in the mill,” said Chavez. California Millers Taking Steps to Ensure Quality The high oil…
Almond Matters: Healthy Trees Come from Healthy Soils
…proper nutrition keeps trees from running out of energy and keeps them producing at high levels. Meeting the needs of almond trees starts with making sure soils have the proper…
Well-Known Herbicide Products Change Hands, Keep Label Details
…cover a lot of crops, a lot of use patterns, application timings, all the way from high rates in the permanent tree crops down to low rates in a number…
Rural Broadband Projects to Receive $9.2 Billion from FCC
…to gain access to high-speed, high-quality broadband service,” FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a press release. “This auction was the single largest step ever taken to bridge the digital…
Weather Largely Cooperative for Start of Citrus Season
It appears that the start of the citrus season has been a good one for California growers. After a fairly mild fall, the recent drop in temperatures is helping to…