The 2019-2020 Legislative Session came to a close on August 31 as members of the California State Assembly and Senate worked feverishly up until the midnight deadline. During a typical …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how consumer trends are driving the interest in different …
California Navel Orange Initial Forecast Positive For 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released an optimistic navel orange prediction for 2020. The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s California Navel Orange Objective Measurement forecasts 84 million boxes from the golden state this …
Best Frost-Tolerant Plants for Your Garden
The best frost-tolerant plants for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When the weather starts to get a little cooler you can still grow plenty of …
Week in Review: Smoke Challenges for Winegrapes, Warming Temperatures to Change CA Production
Another series of wildfires in California is again creating issues for winegrape growers in relation to smoke exposure. Warming temperatures in the state are projected to have a multitude of …
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently seeking nominations for the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research. The notice request for nominations contains information about how to nominate …
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
A diverse coalition of industry groups is seeking immediate relief for some of the provisions of the wildfire smoke regulation. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the signatories …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-11-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how smoke exposure testing limitations are ruining the winegrape …
The California Kitchen: Berry Cobbler
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Berry Cobbler with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Berries 1 Qt Fresh Berries 4 T …
Sonoma County Spearheading Program to Assist Farmers in Wildfire Situations
An educational safety program in Sonoma County has been working to assist farmers when wildfires occur. With the assistance of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Sonoma County Farm Bureau (SCFB) …
Dealing with a Prolific Garden Pest: Leafhoppers
How to deal with a prolific garden pest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leafhoppers can be found in just about any garden. They’re destructive little sap-sucking insects, …
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
The massive die-off of conifers in the Sierra Nevada between 2012 and 2018 was predictable and unprecedented. Sadly, it is also likely to happen again, said UC Cooperative Extension forestry …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how livestock and dairy producers can apply for CFAP, …
The Western View: Dangerous Year For Fire
It’s a dangerous year for fire. Cal Fire is stretched past the limit this year, fighting more fires than ever before with less help than they’ve ever had. Farmers and …