…their management at Elkus Ranch in Half-Moon Bay. Because of COVID-19, this year’s event has been moved to a virtual format. Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor Devii Rao talked about…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…bill is going to create a new emergency grant program to help offset the massive losses our fairs are experiencing,” Harder said during a virtual press event. “States can apply…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including AFBF seeking farmworker protection in COVID aid, a virtual…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
…biostimulants and other biologicals for disease management.” The webinar will begin with an introduction at 8:00 a.m. followed by several 20-minute presentations. The virtual event is scheduled to conclude around…
FFA Celebrates 2020 Graduates Through Forever Blue Network
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization has been celebrating graduates through its new online platform. Earlier this year, the National FFA Organization introduced a new virtual network as…
Complex Process to Determine Fate of California Dairy Quota Continues
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently held a virtual hearing related to one of several initiatives looking to make changes to the California dairy quota program. Several…
Registration Available for Grazing and Prescribed Burning Online Workshop
An online workshop covering grazing and prescribed burning is coming up next month. Registration information is available online for the one-hour virtual workshop covering two grants related to fire. Livestock…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-28-20
…ABC’s virtual tailgate that’s taking place next month, and research to combat Vine Mealybug. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Almond Update: Virtual Tailgates Starting in June
The Almond Board of California is taking virtual learning one step further starting next month. Virtual tailgate sessions will take a deeper dive into tools growers can take advantage of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-23-20
…also get all the details on the Almond Board of California’s virtual grower workshop. Today we also hear why the Governor’s potential executive order could have some impacts on farm…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
…growers now more than ever. Senior Manager Tom Devol said they are hosting online ‘In The Orchard’ webinars and plan on launching a virtual one-on-one consultation service that growers can…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-16-20
…Board of California’s upcoming virtual workshop, farmers gaining financial relief through the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program, and how Butte County is staying ahead of crime with SmartWater CSI….
Almond Update: ‘In The Orchard’ Workshop Still Happening, Virtually
…Tom Devol said they are moving forward with their ‘In The Orchard’ series, now in virtual form. Devol said the webinar will have essential information on irrigation, yields, pressure bombs,…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…and international counterparts. For example, we are moving to turn planned public meetings into virtual meetings with U.S. stakeholders to review and seek input on U.S. positions on issues related…