How to put the brakes on some pesky little diggers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whenever you see rounded, raised ridges of soil running across …
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
Industry members are being asked to provide information as part of an ongoing citrus survey. The survey centers on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). Researchers …
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
President Joe Biden has established a set of climate goals through recent Executive Orders. Climate appears to be a high priority for the new administration. Several executive orders have been …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering organic produce sales topping $8.5 billion in 2020, why …
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
Why my houseplants are turning yellow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Yellow leaves are a symptom of a fixable problem. Like most plant maladies, yellow leaves have …
Potential Changes to Ag Burning Regulations in the San Joaquin Valley
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) is considering making changes to ag burn regulations. During a recent meeting of the District’s Governing Board, further restrictions were approved …
Research Network to Take Comprehensive Look at Bee Health
A new research network will be taking a multifaceted look at ways to improve bee health. The project is being made possible through a $900,000 grant from the University of …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’sFarm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a California vaccination rollout guide for each county, travel restrictions …
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
When and how to harvest rosehips. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rosehips generally appear between late summer and late autumn, depending on where you’re located. Try to …
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
The deadline to apply for assistance through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has recently been extended. USDA’s California Farm Service Agency has extended the deadline to sigh-up for the ECP …
Week in Review: California Gets Hit Hard with Wind, Rain, and Snow
Farmers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The National Weather Service issued multiple winter storm warnings as growers prepare …
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be assisting thousands of farmers and ranchers by providing some debt relief. USDA announced it is temporarily suspending past-due debt collections and foreclosures …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-29-21
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 suspension of CFAP payments, the 20 percent jump …
Budget Proposal Highlights Climate Resiliency as A Major Priority
The proposed budget from Governor Gavin Newsom includes several provisions for helping the state address issues of climate change. Part of the climate smart agriculture funding allocations in the budget …