Yesterday’s program Cathy Isom covered growing ginger. Today’s program covers another spice. She fills you in with a few tips about growing your own garlic. That’s coming up on This …
Almond Matters: Working Through a Wet Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, several storms have resulted in growers working through a wet bloom period this year. For approximately the past six weeks much …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Tyson offering up a plant-based protein this year, the NASA …
Almond Update: Maximum Efficiency A Goal for Water Use
The Almond Board of California put researchers to work when the negative media came out about almonds using a gallon of water per nut. UC Davis’ Fraser Shilling continued to work …
Getting More from Your Bank with Farmer Mac Services
Producers looking for various types of financing assistance can often access Farmer Mac services through their local banking institution. Farmer Mac works closely with many community banks in order to …
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
Satellites can tell a grower how much water to use on their crop. National Aeronautical and Space Administration satellites continuously monitor several aspects of our planet. “We have 19 satellites orbiting …
Growing Your Own Ginger
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about growing your own Ginger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You can grow one of the world’s most notable spices, …
Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session Open to Producers
Register by February 22! The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA is seeking public input on the changes …
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
Researchers continue to look at how mechanical operations affect crops as labor costs continue to rise. Central Valley wine, table grape and raisin growers gathered in Fresno County to watch …
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
American producers are working to remain competitive in the world prune market as other countries are able to produce and sell their products at lower costs. Exports to Hong Kong …
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
Statement by Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen “Water is the lifeblood of Central Valley agriculture. Our region’s jobs, economic activity and overall health is directly related to the …
CVP Receives Initial Water Supply Allocation
The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced the initial water supply allocation for 2019 for Central Valley Project (CVP) water service contractors. North-of-Delta contractors have been allocated 70 percent and agricultural …
The California Kitchen: Simple Lobster Tail
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Simple Lobster Tail with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Each Lobster Tails TT S+P …
Planted Cotton Acreage Expected to Increase
The National Cotton Council (NCC) is expecting an increase in planted cotton acreage as indicated by the 38th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Producers intend to plant more than …