Ongoing research of Sunpreme raisins is exhibiting some positive results for their potential as a commercially produced variety. Growers were recently updated on the progress of the variety at the 2018 …
Veggies, Flowers, Herbs to Plant in January
It is time to start thinking about the vegetable garden. Cathy Isom tells us about the best veggies, flowers, and herbs to plant in January. That’s coming up on This …
Latest WASDE Report from USDA
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report (WASDE) was released recently. During December, raging wildfires in southern California and a late-month cold wave east of the Rockies highlighted …
Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Issued in San Diego County
A Mexican fruit fly quarantine has been issued for a portion of San Diego County after the discovery of seven flies in the city of Encinitas. The area under quarantine …
Agri View: Black Eyed Peas and Tradition
Everett Griner talks about Black Eyed peas and the New Years tradition in today’s Agri View. Black Eyed peas on New Year’s Day is an old tradition. It was back …
Planning Your Spring Garden in January
Cathy Isom has a few tips about why January is the best time to start planning for that springtime garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. January brings …
California Avocado Industry Remains Strong Despite Wildfire Damage
The California avocado industry experienced significant damage during the record-setting Thomas Fire, which has burned approximately 281,893 acres and destroyed at least 1,063 structures in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. …
Livestock Outlook Positive for 2018
Last year ended on a good note, with the outlook generally positive for livestock and poultry in 2018. That forecast came from James Robb, director and senior agricultural economist with …
Celebrating the Delicious Apricot
Cathy Isom gives us a bit of history and great ways of celebrating a wonderful and delicious orange fruit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Apricot lovers from …
Organic Milk Sales Lower
Organic milk sales are dropping, but sales of so-called plant-based milk are rising. The Wall Street Journal reports organic milk sales fell 2.5 percent in 2017, slightly less than traditional …
New Zealand Production Drop Causes Dairy Prices to Rise
Dairy prices in the international market saw the steepest increase since May as New Zealand experiences dry weather conditions, causing a decline in production. New Zealand serves as the world’s …
Arrest Made in $1.5 Million Cattle Theft
On January 4 law enforcement announced that a cattle theft suspect has finally been arrested and is now awaiting a hearing in Tulare County. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux reported that 36-year-old …
“Connect Americans Now” Formed to Improve Rural Broadband Access
A group of community leaders, rural advocates, and industry innovators have come together to form “Connect Americans Now.” Their goal is to work with the Federal Communications Commission and other …
Dairy Farming Desperate for Immigration Reform
Next to the cost of feeding their animals, the cost of labor on dairy farms will always take up a large share of the budget. A Milk Business Dot Com …