Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Senate Bill 85 providing technical support to small farmers …
New Prune Varieties Ready to Take the Next Step in the Development Process
The Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis has three new promising items that are ready to take the next step in the development process. Manager of the Breeding Program, Sarah …
Online Grocery Sale Trends Shifting as COVID Restrictions Lift
Online grocery sales trends appear to be shifting as COVID restrictions begin to ease. According to the Grocery Shopping Survey conducted by Brick Meets Click and sponsored by Mercatus, there were $9.3 …
Common Tomato Plant Disease to Watch for in the Garden
A common Tomato Plant Disease to watch for in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tomato plants are known for being vulnerable to a number of …
Central Valley Leaders Call for Proactive Drought Action
A bipartisan group of Central Valley lawmakers and elected officials are calling for more drought action from Governor Gavin Newsom. During a news conference in Fresno County, the group of …
The California Kitchen: Untamed Chimichurri
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Untamed Chimichurri with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 C Olive Oil 1 Handful Cilantro …
Agricultural Scholarships Available from California Citrus Mutual
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is offering agricultural scholarships to high school and college students looking to pursue careers in the industry. Over the last 25 years of scholarship opportunities offered …
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
A long-awaited decision from Mexico’s Supreme Court was announced last week, opening market access for U.S. potatoes. The unanimous vote of five to zero overturns a 2017 decision that prevented …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the state senators’ $3.4 billion drought relief proposal, the …
USDA Investing Nearly $22 Million to Improve Soil Health and Climate Smart Ag
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $22 million into research initiatives aimed at helping improve soil health and climate smart agriculture. USDA’s National Institute of Food and …
UC Nitrogen Course Set to Begin Next Week
The nitrogen course offered by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is set to begin soon. The course is taught online through a series of videos developed by UC …
What Are the Best Pepper Varieties to Grow in the Garden
The best pepper varieties to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are literally thousands of pepper varieties you can grow in your garden in …
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
Ag exporters are pushing for decisive action to remedy the situation with shipping container challenges. A group of agricultural and forest product organizations and companies sent a letter to Transportation …
Growing Matters: ‘Four Rs’ Protects Bees, Keeps Efficacy and Saves Money
Industry leaders recommend the ‘Four Rs’ as a guide for applicators and producers. The guidelines are critical for protecting pollinators, retaining product efficacy and ultimately saving the producer money. In …