Corn silage harvest time is just around the corner and California producers will want to make sure they are prepared to make important decisions about harvest timing. After approximately three…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor fills in for Danielle Leal today with lots of information for producers. We hear how N95 masks are available…
Mitigating Heat Stress on Beef Cattle Operations
…feeding schedules. “We also change the time of feeding to reduce heat stress. It’s very common for many livestock producers to feed their livestock at night,” Larios noted. “When their…
Week in Review: Producers Pushing Through Fire Challenges and Olive Industry Troubles
…season following two years of hardships. The Almond Board of California is helping producers with harvest resources as the season approaches. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive all of the…
Producers Working Through Challenges of LNU Lightning Complex Fire
…miles of fencing. Tesconi pointed out that the logistical challenges for livestock producers can be particularly difficult during wildfires. Groups in the area have been working to assist with livestock…
Almond Update: Harvest Workgroup Focus on Sustainability Goals
…innovation in dust reduction that is functional for the industry. He added that producers should be excited about off-ground harvest possibilities as the practice is adapted to the California landscape….
National Preparedness Month Webinars from UCCE
…Wednesday, September 2 and will be hosted by Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for Fresno and Madera Counties, Rebecca Ozeran. The virtual event is titled ‘Emergency Preparedness for Livestock Owners.’…
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the department will be offering wildfire assistance to farmers and ranchers. The assistance being provided is designed to help agricultural producers reestablish…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how table olive producers are dealing with the recent…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-25-20
…has helped prepare operations for fire season and how CDFA’s Emergency Mortality Disposal Advisory is giving producers options after the recent heatwave. Tune in to the show for these news…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…at $239 million. “Although U.S. potato producers can ship processed, dried, and frozen potatoes to Mexico, their access to the fresh potato market has been severely restricted and exports are…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…and I haven’t lost any livestock. But I’ve got friends who are facing the loss of generational farms. So, I don’t really feel like I have anything to complain about,”…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
…been the most common material used to address these pests, will no longer be available to California growers. The project team will be working to help walnut producers adopt non-spray…
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide valuable assistance for producers looking to improve irrigation water management. NRCS staff can help craft an efficient irrigation plan to maximize the…