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Data sharing could become as central to the farming operation at machinery.

Here’s an update on a few agricultural stories from around the state, courtesy of the California Farm Bureau Federation. <p>

Live Microbe Technology News Reporter It’s time for your Farm of the Future Report. I’m Tim Hammerich. More biological agronomic solutions are coming to the market, but applying a microbe is not the same as traditional chemicals. Companies like 3Bar Biologics are creating new ways to make sure they can maximize effectiveness with their microbial technology. Jane Fife is the Chief Technology Officer. Fife.... “Our live microbes technology is a different way to approach the pro...

Technology for Regenerative Agriculture News Reporter It’s time for your Farm of the Future Report. I’m Tim Hammerich. Regenerative agriculture has really picked up momentum in recent years. This approach of ecologically intensive farming relies as much as possible on working with nature instead of external inputs. So where does technology fit into this model? That’s the question I asked Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, director of the Ecdysis Foundation and CEO of Blue Dasher Farm. Lu...

The longtime partnership between the Sonoma Winegrowers and everyvine helps differentiate vineyards.

There are increasingly better ways to try to be proactive in preventing them from occurring in the first place. <p>

Live Microbe Technology News Reporter It’s time for your Farm of the Future Report. I’m Tim Hammerich. More biological agronomic solutions are coming to the market, but applying a microbe is not the same as traditional chemicals. Companies like 3Bar Biologics are creating new ways to make sure they can maximize effectiveness with their microbial technology. Jane Fife is the Chief Technology Officer. Fife.... “Our live microbes technology is a different way to approach the pro...

Mental Health Resources for Farmers Thursday Feb 4th, 2021 News Reporter With California Ag Today, I’m Tim Hammerich. Yesterday, we reported on the significant toll the pandemic has taken on the mental health of farmers and farmworkers. One challenge unique to rural communities is a lack of local resources and places to go to get help. To address this challenge, the American Farm Bureau has compiled resources on a website, www.FarmStateofMind.org. Here’s director of communicatio...

Pandemic Impact on Farmers Mental Health Wednesday Feb 3rd, 2021 News Reporter With California Ag Today, I’m Tim Hammerich. The pandemic has had an effect on all of our lives, and our farmers and ranchers are no different. The American Farm Bureau recently did a survey on the causes of stress and mental health issues in farmers and other rural adults. This was a follow up to a similar survey conducted in 2019 to determine what changes may have occurred as a result of the pandemic....

Bees as Crop Protection News Reporter It’s time for your Farm of the Future Report. I’m Tim Hammerich. Bloom time is critical for a lot of crops to establish this year’s fruit while protecting it from disease during this susceptible period. One company has found a novel way to deliver biological inputs directly to the point their needed by letting bees do the work. That’s right, Bee Vectoring Technologies has a system where bees will apply an active ingredient to the bloom w...