…varietal, UC Wolfskill, in hopes of finding more desirable traits such as a late leafing, early harvesting Chandler-like variety. The CWB Grades and Standards Committee approved 11 post-harvest research projects,…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Problems with Preemergence Programs
…for water or nutrients. It also helps the soil to warm up quicker. It’s just the best way to start off for a good almond harvest,” Pawlak explained. Listen to…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, Tribal…
Promotable California Table Grape Volume Continues Through December
…other key export markets, according to Kathleen Nave, president of the California Table Grape Commission. Noting that harvest is still underway in some areas, Nave said that in a typical…
Growing the Unusual and Delicious Pink Lemonade Blueberry
…finally aging to a darker pink. Ready-to-harvest clusters may still be green on the undersides. Planted in the right condition, blueberry ‘Pink Lemonade’ shrubs are fairly pest-free. However, they should…
Turning This Year’s Apple Harvest into a Tasty Beverage
How to turn this year’s apple harvest into a tasty, refreshing beverage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Using all of the apples from your harvest can…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-10-21
…harvest, and a report on industry members’ message to the House Ag Committee regarding supply chain challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and…
Easy to Grow Nutritious, Tasty, Vegetable
…threat of frost is passed and the soil starts to warm. Add a few more green bean plants every two weeks to stagger the harvest, and you’ll be able to…
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
…AIM for Climate has already begun to bear fruit, garnering an “early harvest” of $4 billion in increased investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation. Climate-smart agriculture is an…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains information on the national cotton harvest that’s coming along, a report on the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains reports about the ongoing cotton harvest, the growth of organic demand prompting the…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
How to plan for bountiful pumpkin harvest next year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While some areas in the United States may be experiencing a pumpkin shortage…
New and Pending Changes to COVID Expectations for Employers
…said Angelina Ceja, Vice President and Chief Education Officer for AgSafe. “They removed handwashing, cleaning, and disinfection requirements and made some changes for housing and transportation as well.” If adopted,…
Tricks for Picking the Best Pumpkin This Year
…knuckles of your other hand. Also check for firmness. When pumpkins are ready to harvest, their skin turns leathery and firm. Don’t ignore wounds. Pumpkin skin acts a lot like…