Researchers have been evaluating what type of affect increasing almond hull concentration in rations for lactating dairy cows will have on milk production. Almond hulls have been shown to have …
Almond Matters: Uniformity Compensates for Short Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, it appears that the overall uniformity of orchards and strong overlap between varieties has compensated for the short bloom period this …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering new salmonella testing that will save time during the …
The Western View: Covid-19 Turns Our World Upside Down
So here we are, practicing ’social distancing’ or perhaps sheltering in place to isolate ourselves from crowds. Those who have gone to stores are finding something unimaginable – bare shelves. …
Clock Still Ticking on Ag Order 4.0 Despite Pandemic
Cancelations and postponements continue around the nation, but the clock on the open comment period for aggressive regulation on the Central Coast is still ticking. Proposed regulation for six Central Coast counties …
Some Garden Plants with Colorful Foliage
Color is something everyone wants in their garden. Cathy Isom tells you about some plants with colorful foliage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. To have non-stop color …
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
Growing sorghum as a dairy forage can provide significant value for farmers, particularly as water availability continues to be a growing concern. The interest in sorghum can vary between wet …
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
(Washington, D.C., March 17, 2020) – While President Donald J. Trump continues to take action during this COVID-19 National Emergency and enact measures to ensure Americans are safe, secure, and …
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is suspending the hours of service rule after the declaration of a national emergency in response to the coronavirus …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the important differences in meat alternative products, details about …
Dealing with Bacterial Garden Blight
Cathy Isom gives you some information about, as well as the best methods of dealing with, bacterial garden blight. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bacterial blight is …
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Officials are working diligently to ensure that the public is aware of the factual information surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and how it relates to food safety. The California Department of …
USMCA Ratification Now Officially Complete
The Canadian Parliament has officially approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), making the announcement late last week. The USMCA ratification was made possible after the trade deal passed through the …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how spoon-feeding nutrients to trees has been beneficial in …