Almond growers are continuing to make strides in their efforts to reduce dust during harvest. The work is being undertaken as part of the Almond Orchard 2025 goals, which include …
‘Unprecedented’ Emergency Curtailments Adopted by State Water Board
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has passed emergency curtailments for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed. Approximately 5,700 water rights holders are expected to be impacted by the order, …
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a Stop Use Notice for two pesticide products that are labeled for organic use. Organic producers are being warned that the products EcoMight-Pro …
Toughest Ground Covers to Solve the Worst Garden Problems
The toughest ground covers to solve some of your worst garden problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every yard has at least one difficult spot where it’s a …
Winegrape Market Poised for a Rebound Year in 2021
Last year was a tough one for growers as the winegrape market was flush with supply. President of Land Management Incorporated, Jeff Brown said they lost quite a bit of …
The California Kitchen: Meringue Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Meringue Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 55 g Egg White 165 g Sugar …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trends of the western ‘mega-drought’ and resources for producers, …
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
Many agricultural regulations are implemented as a safety mechanism to help provide some measure of protection to the environment. These efforts generally provide a public good to the community at …
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
The U.S. Senate will begin working on a bipartisan infrastructure deal after a vote of 67-32 in favor of debating the bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated that …
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
The invasive weeds that can camouflage as flowers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A lot of weeds are commonly mistaken for annuals and perennials—but they …
Plans for Revising the WOTUS Definition Moving Forward
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are moving forward with revising the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). Updating the WOTUS definition …
Health Bite: Which Diet is Best?
A diet isn’t a bad word, and it doesn’t have to be a horrible thing you do for two weeks only to abandon because it’s impractical and unsustainable. Hi, I’m …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA investing in the Klamath River Basin, optimism for …
Optimism for Getting WHIP+ Extension Through Congress
There is optimism for getting the $8.5 billion disaster bill to extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) through Congress. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National …