In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many growers are in the midst of implementing a fungicide plan. The recent storms that have come through much of California …
Producers Seeing Farm Vision with NRCS Conservation Support
Dewlson Family Farm is nestled in the rolling hills outside of Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County. In the last eight years, owners Ron Dewey and Judy Paulson have transformed …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the change in the HLB quarantine regulation that was …
HLB Quarantine Regulation Change to Further Protect California Citrus
A slight change in California Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) quarantine rules should further help fight against the spread of the huanglongbing (HLB) disease. In 2018, the California Department of Food …
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
A new study shows U.S. agriculture is reducing its environmental footprint. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture collaborated on a study that showed farmers and ranches …
Why Avoid Rock Dust in a Raised Garden Bed
Cathy Isom explains the chemistry behind raised bed gardening and why you should avoid rock dust in a raised garden bed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rock …
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
Growers in Fresno County are making preparations for the approaching busy season with warmer temperatures on the way. CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen pointed out that …
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, three citrus industry groups have outlined the type of impact that COVID-19 is having on citrus. California Citrus …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an update on how the prune crop is shaping …
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
Farmers across America are feeling the pain of the Coronavirus pandemic. In California, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said COVID-19 social distancing requirements have caused some hurdles for the …
Early Blooming Spring Flowers for Your Garden
With gardening on our minds, Cathy Isom gives you quite a list of some early blooming Spring flowers for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Early …
California Prunes Look ‘Very Good’ After A Strong Bloom
California prunes appear to be off to a good start after a strong bloom period. The cooler temperatures during bloom seem to have set the crop up for success as …
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) salmon pilot project has now entered its second year and is making steady progress in data collection. The $1.4 million project is aimed at improving …
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
As Californians stay home to avoid the new coronavirus COVID-19, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is working differently to continue delivering research-based information to Californians across the state. Many educational …