The debt relief initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide assistance for many socially disadvantaged farmers in California. Assistant Secretary for Administration at USDA, Osker Gonzales talked…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…virus has overcome the resistant qualities of the SW5 gene. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said they need assistance from growers to identify potential solutions….
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
Industry groups are calling on lawmakers to take action on several cattle market concerns. Led by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), dozens of industry groups have sent a letter…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering heat illness signs to watch for and employer standards,…
Public Comment Begin Accepted for Implementation of Proposition 12 Regulations
A 45-day public comment period is underway for proposed regulations to implement Proposition 12. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be accepting feedback on Prop 12 regulations…
Sunflowers are Bold, Beautiful Blooms Needed in the Garden
The bold, beautiful blooms you need in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Flickr image Sunflowers commonly sprout up as buttery yellow and vibrant golds. But, another…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
…issues it could create for agriculture. Tomato growers are being asked to assist with ongoing research looking at the interaction between root-knot nematodes and fusarium wilt. All of the week’s…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…ecological resilience. The proposal also includes $4 billion to support USDA research, education, and outreach. An emphasis will be placed on research projects that help advance the implementation and understanding…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Farm Bureau urging the Biden administration to help with…
Farm Bureau Backs Border States Urging Biden Admin to Help with Border Crisis
A letter urging the Biden administration to address the surge of undocumented immigrants entering the United States was recently crafted by four Farm Bureau states including California and Arizona. The…
Recognizing the Value of UC ANR with Big Dig Day of Fundraising
…UC ANR in recognition of the valuable work done in the areas of research and extension in agriculture, natural resource management, and community development. Initially launched in 2019, the Big…
Getting Rid of an Aggressive Weed Before It Takes Over
How to get rid of an aggressive weed before it takes over your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea), also known as ‘Creeping Charlie’…
VofV: Agtech Journey Can Begin Anywhere
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
Several industry leaders recently expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. After touring Fowler Packing’s facility in Fresno County, Kounalakis participated in a roundtable discussion with industry…