It has been 11 years since the U.S. Senate unanimously approved of designating a week in June as National Pollinator Week as a time to celebrate pollinators and increase awareness …
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
Several dozen industry members were on hand for the Spring Citrus Meeting that was held last week at the Tulare County Agricultural Building. The event touched on several of the …
How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how to deal with a garden pest that is known to wipe out tomato crops. That’s coming up on This Land of …
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of 10 members to fill vacancies on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. “Milk is produced in all 50 states and these …
Secretary Perdue Comments on Canada Dairy Issue
While traveling to Canada last week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and his Canadian counterpart spoke in unison supporting trade. Perdue visited the farm of Canada’s Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, Friday. …
Senate Bill Creates Group to Study Trucking Regulations
Legislation introduced last week in the U.S. Senate would revise existing trucking regulations to make the rules more flexible for drivers hauling livestock, according to the National Pork Producers Council. …
Perdue to Keynote United Fresh Event
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will join United Fresh attendees as the opening keynote speaker next week in Chicago. United Fresh says Perdue will address the key issues facing the produce …
Agri View: Vidalia Onions
Everett Griner talks about Vidalia Onions in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us a little bit about what it takes to make a good crop of onions. The new crop …
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Panna Cotta
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Chocolate Panna Cotta with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Whole Milk 2 C …
Harvest / Storage Tips for Summer Squash
It is just about harvest time for your garden. Cathy Isom has some great tips on the right way to harvest and store summer squash from your garden. That’s coming …
Agri View: Holstein Cows
Everett Griner talks about Holstein cows in today’s Agri View. Everett fills us in about what really distinguishes these cows from others. I don’t know how many breeds of cows …
The California Kitchen: Father’s Day Rack of Lamb
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Father’s Day Rack of Lamb with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Rack of Lamb …
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Becoming More of a Concern
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) has been in California for more than 15 years in primarily urban environments, but the pest has now been increasing its presence in agricultural …
Celebrating National Bourbon Day
Cathy Isom has you celebrating the official spirit of America, after your day is over, of course. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. June 14th is National Bourbon …