A Republican congressman says the GOP’s border bill doesn’t work for farmers or farm workers. H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act passed in the House last week with a …
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
These are the top fruit choices in the United States. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Apples held the top spot for total fruit available for consumption in …
Week in Review: Impressive Yield Advantage of New Strawberry & Almond Acreage Drops in 2022
The new fusarium-resistant strawberry variety UC Eclipse has also demonstrated impressive yield results. New industry reports show that almond acreage in California declined for the first time in more than …
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
Efforts to entice the next generation of agricultural workers include an emphasis on agtech. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the need is clear for a …
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
Citrus thrips are one of the most concerning pests for growers in the Central Valley. The pest feeds on young fruit resulting in scarring damage. “Those cuts are then downgraded …
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
California’s Proposition 12 will be moving forward after a decision from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Thursday. Industry groups argued that the law violated the Constitution’s …
VofV: Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture
Alex Cochran, Chief Technology Officer at DPH Biologicals joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley to discuss the realities and possibilities of …
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
Researchers have confirmed common chickweed herbicide resistance with a certain class of herbicide materials. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said the conclusion was reached after multiple studies …
Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity
How much do ag exports contribute to the nation’s economic activity? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new USDA report says exports constitute a significant market for …
Dairy Group Submits Plans for Updating the FMMO System
A proposal for modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system has been submitted by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). It has been more than 20 years since the …
California Almond Acreage Sees First Decline in Over Two Decades
New industry reports show that almond acreage in California declined for the first time in more than 25 years in 2022. Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicated …
Some Food Prices Rise in April
Some food prices are creeping up again. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reports that food prices rose in April for …
New Strawberry Variety UC Eclipse Outperforming Portola
The new fusarium-resistant strawberry variety UC Eclipse has also demonstrated impressive yield results. As a new “summer plant” cultivar, the UC Eclipse is rivaling other similar varieties in field tests. …
Week in Review: Snowpack Remains Strong & New Fusarium Resistant Strawberries
The Department of Water Resources recently measured a snow depth of 59 inches with a snow water equivalent of 30 inches at Phillips Station. The University of California, Davis has …