Another type of hemp insurance is being made available from the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), which will cover growers in certain counties of 21 states including California. The recent…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
…strategies for drought, optimizing irrigation water use, and pest control in a changing climate. While the focus will be on farming systems in the area, much of the information that…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…environmentally friendly pest management tools by 25%, and reduce dust during harvest by 50%. “As an industry, we have been proactive in how we farm and we will continue to…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
…kind of see how it plays out in the future.” Joshua Kress, Pest Exclusion Branch Chief for the Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division at CDFA, explained to the…
Almond Matters: Reviewing the 2019 Season and Prepping for 2020
…across the field.” The weather over the summer for the 2019 season was also somewhat mild, bringing with it some beneficial conditions as it pertains to pest pressures. Exceptionally warm…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
The fourth version of the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management program, known as FARM 4.0 will be put into place on January 1 and will remain intact until December 31, 2022….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-17-19
…cost, details of the China U.S. trade deal, and three integrated pest management projects that are being funded by the CDFA. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
Three IPM projects (Integrated Pest Management) looking at potential issues facing California agriculture industries get funding from the state. The California Department of Food and Agriculture granted more than $1.1 million…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 2
…the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and how it differs in the Salinas Valley, and some of the critical water issues producers in Monterey County are experiencing. She also touches on…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…Sixth-generation farmer Johnnie White works as operations manager for a vineyard management firm owned by his father and two partners. He manages all farming operations for six client vineyards and…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…Irrigation Improvement Continuum, a roadmap created by irrigation experts that outlines key irrigation management practices and how to achieve increasing levels of precision in each area. Achieving Zero Waste by Using…
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
The concept of a more cooperative approach to water management has been gaining more and more support after initial skepticism earlier in the year. It appears that state officials are…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 1
…importance of new innovations that simplify groundwater and surface water management, which she will dive deeper into during the next episode of Voices of the Valley. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Strategies for Mealybug Control in Vineyards
…Incorporating more than one approach into an integrated pest management system can provide for the best results in controlling mealybug pressure. Biological control methods also present a host of choices…