…It serves to support USDA research efforts to help the agricultural industry improve air quality conditions. Members of the Task Force have traditionally been growers, industry representatives, members of the…
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
…be forced to shut down when wildfires occur in their area.” The letter was signed by more than 50 organizations including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers Association, and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how smoke exposure testing limitations are ruining the winegrape…
Almond Update: Irrigation Research Plans For Future of Water Management
It’s safe to assume that growers will rely more and more on artificial intelligence for their water needs as the industry pushes towards the year 2025. The Almond Board of…
Smoke Exposure Testing Limitations Could Be Devastating for Winegrapes
Another fire season in California has resulted in another series of challenges for winegrape growers as it relates to smoke exposure. Over a million acres have been burned in recent…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Doing Well and Heatwave Helps Watermelons
…producers have important harvesting decisions to make in the coming weeks. Growers are expecting a good season for pumpkin demand despite the challenges of COVID-19. Kern County potato trials are…
UC Cooperative Extension and Colusa RCD launch ‘Soil Health Connection’
…education. Experts in soil health and related fields, as well as growers participating in soil health practices, are encouraged to email Light at selight@ucanr.edu if interested in participating in the Soil Health…
California Table Grapes: ‘The Season is Going Well’
…California Table Grape Commission Producers Continually Adapting to Industry Demands There has been some concern among California table grape growers regarding supply. A few years ago, producers were dealing with…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-01-20
…a report about the Community Alliance of Family Farms helping out producers impacted by wildfires. We also hear about a new tool for growers in California from our friends at…
California Growers Have A New Insecticide Available for Aphid Control
California growers will now have another option aphid control that can be incorporated into their integrated pest management portfolio. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation recently approved the registration of…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…growers from the experiences of collaborators at the two sites. Evaluation of winter cover crop species for their ability to mitigate soil compaction in an annual rotation, $100,000 Sara Light, UCCE…
Week in Review: Producers Pushing Through Fire Challenges and Olive Industry Troubles
…the COVID-19 safety measures have helped prepare operations to deal with the conditions created by the multiple wildfires in California. Olive growers in the state are looking at another tough…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the extended CFAP deadline allowing growers more time to…
Producers Working Through Challenges of LNU Lightning Complex Fire
…LNU Lightning Complex Fire has created challenges for grape growers in the area, livestock producers have also been working to overcome challenges. The fires have burned through rangelands and destroyed…