…the San Joaquin Valley, the heatwave hurting late-season pumpkin growth, and why the ag industry should keep an eye on AB 1788. Tune in to the show for these news…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Doing Well and Heatwave Helps Watermelons
The California table grape season appears to be going strong with a positive outlook for the months ahead. The recent heatwave provided some beneficial growing conditions for watermelons. Corn silage…
Recent Heatwave Had Mixed Impact on Cucurbit Production
The recent heatwave that brought triple-digit temperatures to much of California appears to have had a mixed impact on cucurbit production. Van Groningen and Sons harvests watermelons from June all…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-28-20
…apply for the program, the importance of harvest timing for corn silage and how the recent heatwave has been a positive for watermelons. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-25-20
…has helped prepare operations for fire season and how CDFA’s Emergency Mortality Disposal Advisory is giving producers options after the recent heatwave. Tune in to the show for these news…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-21-20
…evapotranspiration as a tool against heatwave, and lawmakers urging the proactive enforcement of dairy provisions under the USMCA. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Summer Care Tips for Your Outdoor Herb Garden
…them outdoors, they will require a little extra care. Many herbs have drastically different needs and requirements – especially when it comes to temperature. When a heatwave is eminent, pay…
Heat Illness Prevention Critical During First Triple-Digit Heatwave
With the first heatwave of the season coming to California, heat illness prevention becomes a critical aspect for farming operations to consider. Tulare County Farm Bureau Executive Director Tricia Stever…
Protect Your Garden from a Heatwave
Summer heat is stressful for all plants from vegetable plants to your grass. During a heatwave there are a few problems that could happen in the garden. All of the…
Celebrating National Watermelon Day
With this heatwave stretching across this country, Cathy Isom has you celebrating the fresh summertime treat you’ll want to get your hands on today. That’s coming up on This Land…
California Avocado Season Is Strong Despite Fires and Hot Temperatures
…for growers was a recent heatwave that came through. Diligent monitoring and making the necessary adjustments helped mitigate the damage related to the warm weather. “There is some isolated damage…
Weather Causes California Rice To Take Hit in 2017
…the late rain came a hot summer that had long periods of temperatures well above 100 degrees. The summer heatwave caused the plants to grow too tall, too quickly. When…
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
…prolonged heatwave. Lightle said that some growers are “noticing a lot of dark kernels and that’s probably a result of a combination of the tree stress of the heat and…
California Wine Grape Harvest in High Gear
…the only weather concern for growers this year. The heatwave California experienced caused some wineries to pick at night when temperatures were lower and process the grapes in the morning…