An online course on managing invertebrate pests is available from the UC Statewide IPM Program. The course was developed for pest management professionals and growers. It consists of video presentations …
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
Livestock producers who suffered losses during the pandemic now have another avenue for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP) will be available …
Organic Fraud Prevention Program Gaining Industry Support
An organic fraud prevention initiative established by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gaining supporters. Fraudulent organic products have created a significant amount of concern within the industry. Initially launched …
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
Black fig fly has now officially been found in a commercial growing operation in Ventura County. The discovery was made after a tip was received through the California Department of …
New Disease Resistant Winegrapes Proving Popular with Growers
The five new winegrape varieties proven to be resistant to Pierce’s disease appear to be popular with growers. After becoming available for purchase, nearly 20,000 vines of the new resistant selections were …
Positive Expectations for U.S. Pistachios Going Forward
Analysts are expecting good things for U.S. pistachios in the years ahead. As production continues to increase, projections indicate that demand will largely be able to keep pace. Senior Analyst …
Week in Review: Wildfire Insurance Hard to Come by & Almond Shipments Stay Strong
With wildfires already popping up across California, producers are becoming more anxious as insurance companies are canceling or declining policies. There is an optimistic outlook for almonds with demand keeping …
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Friday addressing market competition and the right to repair. The order is reported to include 72 initiatives impacting 12 federal agencies. A …
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
Results from the referendum vote related to the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP) have been released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The QIP referendum pertained to a sunset …
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
The 12th annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day will be held virtually once again this year. The online event will take place on Zoom on Wednesday, July 14. The virtual event …
Dealing with Aggressive, Destructive, Japanese Beetles
Some ways to deal with Japanese Beetles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Japanese beetles are aggressive, destructive pests in the summer garden. They are known for ruining our …
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order (EO) that seeks to address multiple concerns for the meat industry. The EO is intended to increase competition within agriculture …
Crabapples Might be Worth Growing at Home
Why crabapples might be worth growing at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The term crabapple tree refers to pretty much any wild apple tree, and the …
Made in the USA Standards Strengthened with Federal Announcements
A recent announcement from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will strengthen enforcement of the Made in the USA standard. FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra described the action as “long-overdue.” Under the …