…subjects of interest throughout the day. The workshop topics cover Access to Capital and USDA Resources; Soil Health; Efficient Use of Water; Food Safety Requirements; Regulations for Farmworker Health and…
What is a Cold Frame? Why You Need One
…providing enough heat to stop the soil from freezing. Cold frames are necessary because they extend the growing seasons in the springtime and also autumn. They will help protect our…
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it is withdrawing a proposed rule to revise the Agency’s biotechnology regulations and will re-engage with…
ASTA Supports USDA Action
Calls for Clarity on Plant Breeding Innovation Policy The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it was withdrawing its proposed rule to…
Register Now for The Central Valley Summit
…role of soil in addressing ag waste disposal needs and the possibility of reducing restrictions on burning ag waste. Attendees will also hear information on the perspectives of Sacramento Valley,…
U.S. Must Make Commitment to Agricultural Research
The National Pork Producers Council in testimony delivered urged Congress to renew its commitment to funding agricultural research to help America’s farmers feed a growing world population, improve public health…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…to 85 percent of all of the pumpkins that are sold in California,” Van Groningen & Sons VP of Crops and Soils Bryan Van Groningen said. “We’re in a perfect…
FMC Closes Transaction with DuPont
…with The Dow Chemical Company, which was completed in August, to form DowDuPont. Additionally, FMC has completed the sale of FMC Health and Nutrition to DuPont. The close of the…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…soil health and maintaining the integrity of a farmer’s market. Formulating financing strategies for sustainable farmland succession was also discussed before the keynote speakers spoke at the plenary session. The…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…York, $398,200 High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, Bend, Oregon, $361,988 Southside Community Land Trust, Providence, Rhode Island, $397,939 International Rescue Committee Inc., Dallas, Texas, $374,495 Richmond City Health District,…
Data Integration Vital to the Farm of the Future
…aerial images and the application of the data collected. A VERIS machine was also exhibited in a presentation to determine soil conductivity and how that information is implemented into a…
Seed Company Helps Jump-start Elementary Garden
…soil in, but they had no plants,” HM.Clause Media Specialist Sierra Scott said. Scott was leading an HM.Clause pumpkin tour at the time but contacted Trial Specialist Katie Chin to…
Almond Matters: First Rains Mean Weed Control Begins
…and space,” he said. “So going into the winter, especially when filling the soil profile with those winter rains, managing the weeds is important.” Although areas didn’t see a lot…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…information on how to access farm financing and sustainable soil management. The development of new markets for farm products and efficient irrigation management will also be discussed. The second session…