The cut-off date for chlorpyrifos is quickly approaching. All chlorpyrifos sales in California will officially come to an end on February 6, after an agreement was made with the California Department of …
Methods for Successful Plant Propagation
Cathy Isom discusses several different methods, and gives you some foolproof methods for successful plant propagation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plant propagation is a great way of …
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
A lack of agricultural representation by major media outlets is becoming more of a concern, particularly in recent years. The concept of appropriate coverage of the agricultural industry was the …
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
The California water resilience portfolio draft has now been released and is available for public comment. The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California …
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called Impossible Foods’ naming convention for its plant-based products designed to mimic real pork a brazen violation of labelling law. Citing law …
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
USMCA Action is a Welcome Start to 2020 (AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We are now one step away …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how California producers will benefit from the bilateral trade …
Hot Gardening Trends for the New Year
Everyone has made their New Year’s resolutions, and are on their way to working toward that goal. Cathy Isom is helping those of us that have chosen to have bigger, …
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
(USDA/NRCS) — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the PLANTS Database provides conservation plant information to conservation planners, researchers, and others using plants in their natural resource conservation projects. The …
The California Kitchen: 3 Minute Broccolini
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 3 Minute Broccolini with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2 LB Broccolini 3 T Vegetable …
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
(USDA/NRCS) — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). ACEP is USDA’s premier conservation easement program, helping …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering new easy-peel citrus that’s on the market, workshops for …
Nominations Being Accepted for 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year
Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year award, which celebrates individuals who have substantially contributed to California’s agricultural success. The California State Fair first began presenting …
How to Grow Your Own Peanuts at Home
Cathy Isom gives you a few different ways, as well as great tips, about how to grow your own peanuts at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …