The best late season tomato varieties to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing tomatoes later in the season ensures you still have something …
Addressing High Boron Conditions in Almonds
Alternative crops are being looked at for high boron areas in Northern California, but research is also looking at helping almond trees. As AgNet West reported this week, pistachios are relatively …
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a new proposed organic rule in the Federal Register aimed at providing better oversight within the sector. The Strengthening Organic Enforcement proposed …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-06-20
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 data of the consolidation of U.S. dairies, Cal/OSHA …
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a new procedure for developing antimicrobial treatments for preharvest agricultural water. The new protocol has been shaped through a collaboration with …
USDA Report Details Extent of Dairy Consolidation
A recent report from the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides details about the level of consolidation within the dairy industry. The ‘Consolidation in U.S. Dairy Farming’ report found that …
Keeping the Water Flowing in Your Garden Year-Round
The best way to keep the water flowing in your garden throughout the seasons. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keeping plants hydrated is the best way to …
Almond Update: Watch Five Tips to Reduce Dust from Sweeper Equipment
As AgNet West reported last week, dust reduction research has led to incentive programs to replace equipment and continuing trials in off-ground harvesting. But what can growers do right now …
More People at Home Has Meant More Farming Complaints
COVID-19 safety guidelines that are keeping more people at home more often has resulted in an increase in the number of farming complaints being made. While farming operations may not …
New Multifaceted Farmworker Safety Campaign Launched
The California Farmworker Foundation (CFF) has launched a new farmworker safety campaign to help workers and their families stay safe through the pandemic. The campaign, La Seguridad Empieza con Usted, …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-05-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the increase in Northern California pistachio acreage, funding for …
The California Kitchen: Blackened Pork Loin
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Blackened Pork Loin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 T Oil 1/2 a whole …
Keeping a Cute, Tiny Critter from Invading Your Garden
How to get rid of a cute and tiny critter from invading your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chipmunks are cute but they can do some …
Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option
Increasing pistachio acreage in Northern California is fueled partly by the trees’ ability to handle boron. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Katherine Jarvis-Shean said there is a large section of …