A new quarantine area was recently declared following the detection of Huanglongbing (HLB) in a single citrus tree in an unincorporated area of San Bernardino County, near Montclair. The discovery …
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Shareable Resources Were Just The Beginning, Part 2
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at …
Successful Rice Harvest for California Growers
The season got off to a rough start earlier in the year, however, it appears that growers were able to overcome the obstacles for a successful rice harvest. Many growers …
Dealing with the Dreaded Goat Head Weed
Cathy Isom has a few great suggestions on how to deal with the dreaded Goat Head Weed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Goat head weed is sometimes …
Donations Help Fund Livestock Pens for Emergency Use
(CFBF) — To help house displaced farm animals during times of disaster, portable livestock pens have been deployed to seven fairgrounds around California. The pens, purchased through a partnership between …
Latest Romaine Recall Expands Over E. coli Concerns
The latest romaine recall has expanded to more retailers, with at least 67 cases of E. coli infection having been reported across 19 states. Kroger is the latest retailer joining …
Working Together: Optimistic Outlook for Walnut Growers
Trade markets have been a bit precarious this year, but there are still some reasons for California walnut growers to remain optimistic. “If we were to look back about 12 …
Tips to Help Maximize Greenhouse Space
Cathy Isom has some tips to help you maximize greenhouse space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The benefits of having a greenhouse can far outweigh the costs …
Romaine E. coli Scare Before Thanksgiving…Again
A growing E. coli outbreak and advisory before Thanksgiving is reminding everyone of last year, but this one is less encompassing. Around 100,000 pounds of packaged salads are recalled due …
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
The concept of climate change can be a particularly controversial topic and is routinely politicized, but the scientific data available shows that changing weather patterns and shifts in average temperatures …
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
(AFBF) — The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 34th annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 …
The California Kitchen: Cranberry Gele
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cranberry Gele with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 pounds fresh Cranberries One Qt Orange …
Five Steps to Eliminate Nutria Threat
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is working to eliminate the nutria threat that has been growing since the species was first rediscovered in California in 2017. Through …
Central Valley Grower Making Strides in Hop Production
The Fowler Packing Company has moved into hop production with the Golden State Hops division within the company, growing five varieties of hops in the Central Valley. The company is …