New Deals With Japan, European Union Go Into Effect Today (NCBA) — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston issued the following statement regarding the new trade deals with Japan …
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
Legislation ensuring an agricultural voice in the development of drone regulation is slowly making progress in Washington. The Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act is an effort to ensure …
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
The development of California’s water portfolio continues to progress. A presentation at the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture highlighted the priorities for establishing …
Growing Herbs for Homemade Scented Candles
Cathy Isom has some excellent ideas for you about growing herbs for scented candles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing herbs can be used for far more than just …
Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom
A successful almond bloom is the culmination of numerous internal physiological processes that have occurred within the tree throughout the previous year. The significance of the bloom season cannot be …
Fighting Almond Disease? Particle Size Does Matter.
Whether you’re fighting bacterial blast, canker or brown rot, this dieback threatens your livehlihood. There are a number of fungicides for managing serious almond disease – and the key to …
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
Planning a disease prevention program for costly tomato diseases requires careful consideration of active ingredients and appropriate rates. Because the risk of disease is always present for tomato growers, it’s …
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
Overall, 2019 turned out to be a conflicting year for Central Valley water users. It was another year for strong rain and snow in California, but not all farmers were …
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
As industry members prepare for the start of a new year, there had been a number of significant 2019 trade developments with a significant impact on agriculture. Many agricultural groups …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s CASP program, the likelihood …
Almond Update: Reviewing Goals for 2020
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is celebrating its tenth-year of collecting data and helping the industry be better stewards of the land. 2019 was a critical year for the …
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
An updated tool from the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) should made pest management a bit more user-friendly. UC ANR has recently launched a …
How to Overwinter Perennials in Containers
Cathy Isom has some important tips for you about how to overwinter perennials growing in containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You can overwinter your perennial plants in …
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been closely examining smoke damage in vineyards, following the significant wildfires in Northern California in recent years. A new study on the issue highlights …