…a low year. Then last year we got hit really hard with some industry changes,” said Werner. “Now this year, while we did anticipate a slight dip in production as…
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…assistance we can to the affected farmers, ranchers and communities to help them recover,” said USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey. “As a farmer myself, I’m…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…Mexico for the marketing year 2020, after a 20 percent retaliatory tariff resulted in a disappointing 2019. Last year California was the tenth most prominent state for potato production. According…
Application Tips for Limiting Urban Complaints
…possible drift and strong odors. Santa Barbara County Deputy Ag Commissioner Lottie Martin said organic applications had been the source of many of their complaints, and there are several things…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…sustainable production system to make California cotton more valuable to consumers. “Buyers and markets are paying attention to sustainability, climate change mitigation and protecting natural resources,” said UC Cooperative Extension…
New Hemp Processing Method Shows Promise for Industry
…the plant into usable materials. Initially developed to be used in the production of biofuels, the process has shown significant promise for the hemp sector. “CELF is an all chemical…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
…further adoption within the industry. California accounts for 21 percent of all domestic milk production. The adoption of manure SDI presents another effective means for furthering California dairy conservation practices….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-18-20
…organic complaints during the pandemic, and three new designations available for Bee Friendly farming. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. California received 14 proposals this year, for projects that would augment existing NRCS technical tools (planning, assessment/delivery) to better facilitate conservation on…
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
…regarding organic materials,” Martin said. “There are a few organic pesticides that applicators use that are pretty smelly. That causes concern to folks, and then they call.” Martin said if growers…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
…is seeking written comments on potentially adding an Organic Systems Plan option to the HSP. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) has been working with CDFA in an effort to get…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
…across the country.” The single week of Chinese purchasing reflects approximately nine percent of American sorghum production for the year. USDA notes that sorghum sales have totaled 282,386 metric tons…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-17-20
…Cal/OSHA’s “high heat” procedures, the 2020 grape harvest is ramping up around the state and get the details on a new organic herbicide that is available to growers. Tune in…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Variations of Mating Disruption Under Biopesticides
…better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it…