…seven regions in China, the team determined which genes help trees better adapt to a variety of environmental conditions. Similar work identifying genes to help crops adapt to inclement weather…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
Industry groups and lawmakers are calling for the reinstatement of the organic animal welfare rule. The Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule establishes new animal welfare standards for the…
Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers
…Program (CFAP) which recently received an influx of funding to support the program. USDA will be issuing $4.5 billion to more than 560,000 farmers of various crops. “USDA is referring…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
…don’t see how that fits with the water budgeting process to grow crops in California.” Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…to meet rising demand from a growing population. Expectations are for the global population to increase to nearly 10 billion by 2050. Overall food production will need to increase by…
Lawn Care Tasks Needing to Be Done for Springtime Care
…do to get ready for the best-looking lawn this season. As temperatures warm and days lengthen, you should watch your watering. By going easier on the irrigation, you force the…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief
…set of producers, including to socially disadvantaged communities, small and medium sized producers, and farmers and producers of less traditional crops.” The Pandemic Assistance for Producers program consists of four…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Bring Fungal Pathogen Concerns
…that crops health and viability as it starts to grow.” While a preventative treatment is ideal, there is still time for growers to address disease concerns in the orchard. It…
Creating a Garden that Appeals to All of the Senses
…interesting edible crops in your garden and there will always be something to tickle your taste buds. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Creating a Garden…
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…improving soil health, they’re improving soil quality, and your crops going to benefit along the way.” The PhycoTerra product line has proven to be successful in a variety of different…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…exports. The Agricultural Production to 2030 report is also projecting the value of fruit, tree nuts, vegetables, and pulse crops to increase significantly. Over the coming years, the combined value…
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
…the Pacific Northwest region have work to do. Such as setting out nontoxic slug bait, buying seedlings for warm-weather crops, as well as planting cabbage and cauliflower. Days are getting warmer,…
When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside
…occurred in past years in your region. A “frost” date really means when temperatures fall to 32°F or lower, which is cold enough to damage leaves or kill tender plants….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-04-21
…its second season, reports of good pollination despite wind and temperatures, and the CA snow levels matching the low water storage levels. Tune in to the show for these news…