…better track temperature and precipitation changes. Keeping that information in mind will allow growers to prepare their farming systems in a way to better adapt to the changes ahead. “What…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
…any substantial enforcement action on their production. Many growers are anxiously awaiting more clarity on the issue of CBD oil and how that will affect the evaluation of potential crop…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-20-19
…growers interested in hemp production and details on sterile insect technology and drones.Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering hop and why one California growers is focusing in…
Almond Matters: Winter Sanitation Increases Chance for Successful Spring
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the winter months serve as a means for growers to set themselves up for success in the coming spring through winter…
UCCE Addressing Watergrass Issues in California Rice Fields
…fairly common weed species that growers face, however in recent years the issue has been compounded by a number of factors. Several watergrass species have demonstrated resistance to the materials…
USDA Rule Puts Pressure on California to Finalize Hemp Regulations
…for hemp production have now been established for the Domestic Hemp Production Program. Until California submits a plan for hemp production, growers could potentially have the option of working with…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Funding and Time Not Enough
The agriculture industry believes the allocations for the exploration into a chlorpyrifos alternative in California are inadequate. The Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) has dedicated $2.1 million and a taskforce to finding substitutes for growers…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
…work. Consider what farmers and growers did hundreds of years ago when commercial pesticides weren’t available. They made their own from natural ingredients that they had on hand, often based…
Incubator Farm to Help Develop New Agronomic Strategies
…be able to gain positive insights to the challenges that growers, and consultants, and the industry as a whole faces.” The multiple levels of data that will be gathered through…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…effort. As of Monday morning, the effort has generated more than $11,000 in support. The Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation is also encouraging donations that will be used to directly…
Strong Grape Harvest in Napa Valley
Both the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) and the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announced that despite some of the challenges in recent weeks, the 2019 harvesting process has gone rather well…
Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
…few thought was possible,” said Tom Nassif, President and CEO of Western Growers. “We, along with our Congressional champions and partners in the Agriculture Workforce Coalition, commit ourselves to move…
Despite Kincade Fire, Winegrowers Push Through Harvest
…county Ag Commissioner and the Sheriff’s office, many growers were able to back get into their vineyards to harvest their remaining crops in areas that were safe. Allied Grape Growers…