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
Cathy Isom has some great tips about growing perfect peaches even in colder climates. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates Peaches are…
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…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering strategies to keep mite population under control in almond…
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
UC Cooperative Extension is looking for grape growers statewide to help with a study looking at the powdery mildew population to help better understand how and where resistance is developing….
California Represents Cover Crops at House Hearing
Shannon Douglass California was well represented on a hearing about cover crops and supporting programs. A House Agriculture Committee hearing this week focused on soil health and among the testifying…
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
Pinterest You don’t have time to properly water your garden? Cathy Isom has some Do it Yourself Ideas for drip irrigation systems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
California’s abnormal spring weather has resulted in an increase in botrytis presence, particularly in the San Joaquin Valley where severe incidences have been reported in vineyards. There are some cultural…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-25-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering tariffs and how India is joining in on the…
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
Cathy Isom lets you know about the different types, as well as what is needed for the right fertilizer for the ultimate tomato harvest. That’s coming up on This Land…