There are two species of rice weeds that growers will want to be closely monitoring for this year. The perennial aquatic weed marshweed, which was initially found in California in …
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
Crop diversification has become an even more critical factor for farmers and ranchers struggling with the abrupt closure of much of the foodservice industry. Will Pidduck of Finch Farms notes …
Delicious Leafy Greens to Grow in Your Garden
Cathy Isom tells you about some delicious leafy greens to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leafy greens bring flavor and crunch to your …
UCR Expert: News Accounts Exaggerate Current Threat of Asian Giant Hornets
Though “murder hornets” are dominating recent headlines, there are no Asian Giant Hornets currently known to be living in the U.S. or Canada, according to UC Riverside Entomology Research Museum …
Growing Onions in Your Own Garden
Cathy Isom gives you several different methods about growing onions in our own garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Onions are grown as annuals. They never make …
Water Infrastructure Investment a Waste With State, Federal Fight?
Funding for water infrastructure won’t matter much if the clash between California and the U.S. leadership continues. Recent studies have shown that the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act goals are not …
California Beef Producers Working Through Tough Market Conditions
Beef producers in California are struggling with precarious market conditions that have been exacerbated by COVID-19 issues. President of the California Cattlemen’s Association, Mark Lacey explained to AgNet West that …
Food Availability is ‘Not the Thing to Worry About’ During Pandemic
Of all the issues that have arisen related to the coronavirus pandemic, food availability should not be a concern. Domestic agricultural production continues to progress, despite complications within the supply …
Week in Review: Market Disruptions Likely to Persist, USDA Purchasing Fresh Produce
The top story for week details how market disruptions related to COVID-19 have affected producers and what that is going to mean moving forward. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has …
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to assist livestock producers affected by the conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is establishing …
2020 California State Fair Cancelled
It appears that this year’s California State Fair and Food Festival won’t be happening due to the challenges created by COVID-19. At the most recent meeting, Cal Expo’s Board voted …
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order requiring meat and poultry processing plants to remain in operation in order to address the supply needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Using …
Organic Produce Summit Postponed Until 2021
The 2020 Organic Produce Summit has been canceled in light of challenges presented by COVID-19. Originally scheduled for July 8 and 9 in Monterey, the fifth-annual summit organized by the …
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
The market disruptions that have occurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic could persist even after the shelter in place orders are rescinded. As officials weigh the options for systematically …