Researchers at the University of California, Davis have bred a new walnut variety for California growers. After more than 10 years of development, the new UC Wolfskill walnut variety holds …
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
California producers have been making continuous strides in wine industry sustainability over the years. A recent report from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) shows the vast majority of the …
New, Nutty Twist to Your Morning Cup of Coffee Created by VA Farmers
A new and nutty twist to your morning cup of coffee. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you haven’t tried Peanut Coffee yet, you may want to …
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
Applications are being accepted for the 7th annual California Green Medal. California vineyards and wineries are encouraged to apply for the 2021 California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Applications for the …
Bloom Nutrition Essential for Having a Successful Nut Set
Almond growers around the state have their minds set on the pending bloom period. One of the critical components of getting a successful nut set is proper bloom nutrition. Wilbur …
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
The industry has been making progress in addressing market imbalances with a reduction in winegrape planting. Allied Grape Growers (AGG) has released its latest grapevine nursery survey detailing planting trends …
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is establishing a new innovation accelerator to help the wine industry meet new challenges. The effort is known as Sonoma VITS (Vineyard Innovation Through Science). It …
Raising Your Own Cleansing Soapnut Trees
How to raise your own cleansing soapberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly soap that you can use for many applications in …
2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest Winner Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced the winner of the 2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest. This year’s winner is the Kennard-Hall family of Rancho Viejo Farms in Lindsay. …
Update to Prop 65 Concerns Related to Roasted Nuts
Officials have made a formal proposal for acrylamide limits for nut products under Prop 65 rules. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment put for a level of 225 parts …
Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit Underway
The Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit is currently underway. It will be the first year that the event is offered in a virtual format. Attendees will have …
Winter Pruning Tips to Get the Job Done Right
Some winter pruning tips to get the job done right. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a few things to know about pruning to get the …
Data Shows Organic Sales Don’t Drop as Food Industry Reopens
A recent report showed that organic sales didn’t decrease over the last three months as conventional produce did and experts expected. There was a bit of a rollercoaster ride for …
Wine Glass Half-Full: Challenges Help Balance Winegrape Oversupply
The multiple challenges that 2020 has presented may ultimately help to provide some relief to the winegrape oversupply. The pandemic created a variety of issues for the wine industry. Tourism …