Tomato growers are being asked to assist with ongoing research looking at the interaction between root-knot nematodes and fusarium wilt. Researchers have hypothesized that applications of nematicides in fields with …
Health Bite: Calories 101
What kind of energy can you put in your mouth? Any guesses?… It’s a calorie! Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite. Today we’re doing a crash …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an increase in funding for nutritional programs found in …
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
Some helpful tips for growing great strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Aside from good soil, steady water, and six-plus hours of sun a day, there are a …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s record export forecast but still no reason for …
Internal Cooking Temp Remains Same Even if Price of Meat is Higher at Market
Proper internal cooking temperatures remain the same, even if the price of meat is higher at the market. Meat prices at the grocery store might be a little higher for …
PD/GWSS Board Supports Project to Develop Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapevines
The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board has approved more than $2.1 million in funding for a dozen research projects. A project out of Oregon State University looks to evaluate the …
Collard Greens are Incredibly Agreeable Plants to Grow
Growing great collard greens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Collards are incredibly agreeable plants to grow. And, they work well in hot southern climates as well as chilly …
Week in Review: Mill Assessment Increase Concerns & Shifting Trends in California Citrus
The Western Agricultural Processors Association has voiced concerns about the proposed mill assessment increase, detailing the challenges a tiered system would create for farmers. Shifting consumer trends have helped dictate …
Organic Sales Hit New Record of Nearly $62 Billion in 2020
Organic sales hit a new milestone in 2020, reaching a sales value of $61.9 billion. The figure represents a 12.4 percent increase over 2019, according to a report from the …
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Tempura
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Cauliflower Tempura with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 32 OZ Carbonated Water 1/2 C Corn …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering pesticide events to keep an eye on, a biocontrol …
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
There are pesticide related events the public should keep in mind. The first is a public conference on June 28 and 29 held by California Department of Food and Agriculture for …
Registration Still Open for WAPA Annual Meeting in Monterey
Registration is open for Western Agricultural Processors Association’s (WAPA) annual meeting, scheduled to take place in-person in Monterey. The annual meeting will take place June 13-18 at the Monterey Marriott …