The plan developed to guide the path forward for alternatives to chlorpyrifos has finally been released after several months of development. University of California Riverside researchers have found some interesting …
Improvements Coming to the Livestock Insurance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that improvements will be coming to an important livestock insurance program. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has indicated that beginning in the …
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
Producers can help to maximize the efficiency of their grazing practices and help improve environmental conditions by adopting a prescribed grazing approach. California NRCS Area Rangeland Management Specialist, Madeline Milner …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Representative Josh Harder introducing the Protecting Fairs During Coronavirus …
Weedy Rice Survey 2020 Underway
The University of California Cooperative Extension Rice Team is out in the fields surveying for weedy rice. The team will be using the opportunity to collect samples and provide an …
The California Kitchen: Pan & Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Pan & Oven Roasted Chicken Breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 each 4 …
How to Grow Zucchini in Containers Successfully
How to succeed in growing Zucchini in containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Zucchini is not commonly grown in pots or containers, but it can be done …
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a new report detailing some of the agency’s findings in relation to the beef market. The USDA investigation stems from issues raised …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how the prune industry is staying strong during the …
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
An estimated 3 billion pounds of almonds will soon be harvested in California and dust reduction during that process will matter. As part of their Almond Orchard 2025 goals, the …
BASF, Corteva, Seek Rehearing of Dicamba Decision
BASF and Corteva have filed motions to request a rehearing regarding a court decision on dicamba. Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which covers states including …
Make Sure Your Quick-Growing Plants will Crop Up Successfully
Some tips to make sure your quick-growing plants will crop up successfully. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many veggies and flowering plants that are known …
USDA Makes $15 Million Available for Farming Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the agency will be making approximately $15 million in funding support available for a farming assistance program designed to help socially disadvantaged …
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
In recent weeks there has been an increased focus on Friant-Kern Canal issues among lawmakers and federal agencies. The water conveyance system is in need of considerable investment to address …