A new report points to an eventful year for the California rice industry in 2019, with several ongoing conservation programs and significant developments occurring in various trade markets. The 2019 …
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Helping Dairies Manage the Supply Chain
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 …
Citrus Growers Pleased with Weather and Crop Conditions
Despite a series of storms in recent weeks temperatures so far have remained relatively mild for California citrus growers. The Weather Watch tool from California Citrus Mutual (CCM) provides daily …
Ranchers Applaud Announcement Of New NEPA Rules
(NCBA) — Ranchers across the country hailed an announcement by President Trump that his Administration will promulgate new regulations to implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). “Over time, NEPA …
Almond Update: First ‘In The Orchard’ Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination
The first set of workshops in 2020 to assist growers and help push the California Almond Sustainability Program begins next week, January 16. The Almond Board of California is hosting the …
Survey Suggests Substantial Strawberry Production for 2020
The latest Acreage Survey from the California Strawberry Commission is projecting 2020 to be a strong year for strawberry production. The California Strawberry Acreage Survey shows that a total of …
Methods for Successful Plant Propagation
Cathy Isom discusses several different methods, and gives you some foolproof methods for successful plant propagation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plant propagation is a great way of …
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
A lack of agricultural representation by major media outlets is becoming more of a concern, particularly in recent years. The concept of appropriate coverage of the agricultural industry was the …
How to Grow Your Own Peanuts at Home
Cathy Isom gives you a few different ways, as well as great tips, about how to grow your own peanuts at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
New Easy-Peel Citrus Name Showing Up in Stores
A company with a long history in the easy-peel citrus market has moved into the category with an offering of their own. AgNet West spoke with Executive Vice President of …
Protein-Rich Snack to Grow in Your Garden
Cathy Isom lets you know about the popular protein-rich snack that you should consider growing in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Although the peanut is …
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently awarded a grant to assist in further biologically integrated farming research. The CDFA funding support of $1 million will be administered …
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Leveraging Worldwide Data to Stay Competitive in Markets, 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 …
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
Legislation ensuring an agricultural voice in the development of drone regulation is slowly making progress in Washington. The Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act is an effort to ensure …