Almond grower dollars have been going into dust reduction research for over 15 years. That research now includes off-ground harvesting, which the Almond Board of California (ABC) believes is an …
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed over 50 million food boxes in support …
USDA Launches New Website Features to Help Farmers Hire Workers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new website features to assist with the hiring of agricultural workers. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue recently unveiled new features of the Farmers.gov website that are designed to …
Steps to Take to Ripen Green Tomatoes
How to ripen green tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Not all green tomatoes will ripen off the vine, but there are some steps you can take, …
Unsolicited Seeds from China Likely to be Online Scam
Reports of unsolicited seeds that appear to have originated from China are continuing to come in. Federal officials are working with state and local authorities to try and collect the …
Making Sense of Biologicals: Not All Nematodes Are Bad
Nematodes are usually a bad word for producers. In this episode of Making Sense of Biologicals, USDA’s Dr. David Shapiro is back to inform growers that there are also beneficial …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why unsolicited packages of seed from China arriving in …
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
Senate leadership introduced the Health Economic Assistance Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act. The HEALS Act is the latest in response to the COVID-19 national emergency and would provide an …
OPN to Offer More Online Events With Organic Grower Summit Cancellation
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has had to cancel this year’s Organic Grower Summit due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The event provides information and education on a variety of organic …
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
The pruning principles of roses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pruning roses can be a bit intimidating for beginning gardens. That is until they’ve learned the ins …
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
Officials are puzzled and concerned over the sudden appearance of seeds being mailed from China. They are arriving in small packets, sometimes identified as jewelry, to residences across the United …
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
The mystery seeds that appear to have originated from China are appearing in mailboxes around the United States. After a number of reports from California residents, the California Department of …
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is conducting an online agronomic survey to help gain a better understanding of the needs and challenges of agricultural production. The questionnaire is …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Governor’s newest support for ag workers during COVID, …