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Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect California's rural economy.
For Many Dairy Families, California is Home
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Despite rising costs and regulatory challenges, many dairies are committed to California.
Citrus Pest and Disease Funding
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The budget signed by the Governor last month includes the continuation of funding for the Citrus Pest and Disease Division of the CDFA.
Vine Mealybug Management
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The University of California Ag and Natural Resources are trying to find better management techniques for vine mealybug.
Satellite Irrigation - Part Two
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Dr. Wim Bastiaanssen and his company Irriwatch help farmers make irrigation decisions via satellite.
Satellite Irrigation
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Dr. Wim Bastiaanssen developed a way for farmers to let the plants tell them when they need water through satellite remote sensing.
Pandemic Updates for California Agriculture
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In recent months we’ve been bringing you occasional updates on COVID-19 related news for California Agriculture.
Research on Citrus Greening Disease Control
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Citrus Greening Disease has devastated farms in places like Florida, and poses a serious threat in California.
Blueberry Harvest Wraps Up
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Growers were expecting a record crop but COVID-19 and weather issues created some challenges.
Congressional Delegation Asks for Relief for Winegrape Growers
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John Aguirre, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers explains the rationale for the request.
Tomato Harvest
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We’re now in mid-July which means for many California farmers tomato harvest will soon be in full swing.
Logging as an Ecosystem Service - Part 2
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Zane Peterson has built a thriving business providing an ecological service and a renewable source of energy.
Logging as an Ecosystem Service
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Redding-based logging entrepreneur Zane Peterson removes trees in fire hazard zones.
Sacramento Ag Policy Update
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@hat do we need to be watching from a policy perspective in the second half of 2020?
Virulent Newcastle Disease Eradication
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State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones says the latest outbreak of VND was successfully eradicated last month.
Argentine Ant Control in Citrus and Grapes
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Crowdfunding for Ag Technology
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Gro Guru CEO Patrick Henry explains how they decided to offer shares to the public via a platform called WeFunder.
Genomic Testing for Healthier Dairy Herds
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Dairy health is of the utmost importance to the long term profitability of producers like Simon Vander Woude.
FarmTest Empowers Farmers to Test Product Performance
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Farmers can get a clearer picture of what works best by testing on their own farms.
UCANR CropManage Program
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UC Ag and Natural Resources has an online tool to help farmers irrigate and fertilize more efficiently.
Capitol Farm Connection
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The Agricultural Council of California hosts a podcast called “Capitol Farm Connection”.
Napa Valley Carbon Farming
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Many experts believe that agriculture can sequester enough carbon in the soil to offset emissions.
Determining Bloom Timing in Orchards
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What causes bloom timing in orchards? The topic has been studied extensively but still there is a lot we don’t know.
Farmer Equity Act - Part 2
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently released the first annual report on the Farmer Equity Act that was passed back in 2017.
Farmer Equity Act - Part 1
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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross explains some of the key priority areas of the Farmer Equity Act.