Our newest additions, Goal® 2XL and GoalTender®, complement our growing portfolio to create the most powerful herbicide lineup yet. With a solution for nearly any weed challenge and breadth to …
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Bringing Changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that amendments have been made to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of California walnuts. The California Walnut Board will now be …
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
The inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference has been moved to an online event. The conference is set to take place on March 8 and 9. It will feature national experts, staff from the …
Demand for Seeds May Affect Your Gardening Choices
How the demand for seeds may affect your gardening choices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. During this past year’s pandemic gardening surge, seed buying spiked as much …
Week in Review: Five Percent Water Allocations Disappoint and H-2A Wages Climb to $16
The Bureau of Reclamation has released low initial water allocations for Central Valley Project contractors for 2021 and while the allocations were not a surprise, multiple water agencies expressed disappointment …
New Walnut Variety Provide More Flexibility for California Growers
Researchers at the University of California, Davis have bred a new walnut variety for California growers. After more than 10 years of development, the new UC Wolfskill walnut variety holds …
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year. The National Cotton Council (NCC) announced its projections at its recent Annual Meeting. California is forecasted to experience an overall …
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is encouraging President Joe Biden to make rural broadband infrastructure a priority moving forward. Members of the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus sent a letter detailing …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the good, yet lower, 2021 avocado forecast, the wine …
Good, yet Lower, 2021 Avocado Forecast Due to Weather
This year’s California avocado crop looks good but will likely come in a little lighter than expected. In January, avocado-producing areas of California experienced heavy winds. Ventura County producer Chris Sayer …
A Magical Night-Growing Plant with a Sweet Fragrance
A magical night-growing plant with a sweet fragrance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you don’t know about the Moonflower, you’re in for a treat. This fast-growing …
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
California producers have been making continuous strides in wine industry sustainability over the years. A recent report from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) shows the vast majority of the …
MSOB: FRAC Group History and Increasing Importance in Biological Industry
FRAC group concerns could be an increasing issue in the biological fungicide industry as more products and knowledge is developed. A Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC) group is a model …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the American Rescue Plan legislation moving through congress, the …