California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross was recognized as the 2019 State Fair Agriculturalist of the Year at last week’s California Ag Day at the Capitol …
Common Raised Garden Bed Mistakes
Cathy Isom has some important tips about some common garden mistakes with raised garden beds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some mistakes made in the raised bed’s …
Poultry Show Cancellations Continue Amidst Virulent Newcastle Outbreak
Poultry show cancellations continue to be announced in response to the outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease (VND). Since May 2018, a VND outbreak has had a devastating impact on poultry …
Stolen 4-H Goats Recovered
Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Ag Task Force (ATF) have arrested 75 year old Manuel Hernandez of Fresno. He has been booked into the Fresno County Jail for possession …
Cregan Named Fresno County Ag Commissioner
The Board of Supervisors has appointed Melissa Cregan to the position of Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures for the County of Fresno Department of Agriculture retroactively effective March 11, …
Emergency Process Pushing New Air Quality Standard for Wildfire Smoke
A new air quality standard that addresses wildfire smoke which contains high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is moving quickly. A petition that was filed at the end of …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why some California avocados are being voluntarily recalled, why …
Western View: Nebraska Flooded; Farmers Need A Hand
The reports of severe flooding in Nebraska are sobering, with farmers losing crops and livestock, fields washed out, topsoil gone with the barns, silos, tractors and homes flooded, sometimes swept …
Some California Avocados Recalled Voluntarily
Some California avocados are being recalled out of ‘an abundance of caution’. Henry Avocado Corporation announced this past weekend they are voluntarily recalling California avocados they packed and distributed to six states. Both conventional …
What is the Grow Medium Coco Coir
Cathy Isom talks grow mediums explaining to you what coco coir is and why you need it for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Coco coir …
Deciphering the Walnut Genome
California produces 99 percent of the walnuts grown in the United States. New research could provide a major boost to the state’s growing $1.6 billion walnut industry by making it …
The California Kitchen: Smoked BBQ Oyster Mushrooms
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked BBQ Oyster Mushrooms with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Bunches of Oyster Mushrooms …
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
The Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018 (PRIA 4) has officially been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The long-term PRIA reauthorization is reported to strengthen and improve …
California Seed Association Works to Ensure Future Success of the Industry
The California Seed Association (CSA) recently held its 79th Annual Convention in Carlsbad where members gathered to hear important updates on what is happening in the industry and discuss priorities …