…build a food system that is fair, competitive, distributed and resilient where a greater share of the food dollar goes to those growing, harvesting, processing and preparing our food.” USDA…
What’s Left on the To-Do List for Gardens This Year
…left on the gardening to-do list for the year. October is a time of preparing for the winter months and harvesting the last veggies still lingering in the garden bed….
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…ground but you are expecting a cold snap? No worries. Pineapples have extremely small and shallow root systems. That means you can dig them up and plant them in a…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…Alternatives include whole orchard recycling, chipping, and shredding. Principal Analyst for the Almond Board of California, Jesse Roseman said that the increased funding allocation is for new and existing incentive…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…exclusive event,” said Roberts. “Whether you’re an almond grower, a friend of the almond industry, just work in ag, or don’t work in ag at all and you just play…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
…growers throughout California and are primarily focused on pest management and pesticide safety. The October 4 webinar will focus on cost effective almond IPM practices with short segments related to…
Mushroom Lasagna Grows Great Gourmet Mushrooms
…ground. This can be in the paths between garden beds, if you like mulched pathways, or it can be within the actual garden beds. It also works great beneath trees….
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
…vacancies in the administration. Trevino currently serves as President of the Almond Alliance of California and has served as a Deputy Secretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture….
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…critical times of the year. Especially before, during, and after almond pollination. So, that extra quantity and diversity of natural pollen and all the different amino acids that’s contained within…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering considerations for maximizing cover crop benefits in almond orchards,…
Hemp: Controversial Plant that is Gaining Popularity
…that hemp will develop flowers when the daylight is less than 12 hours. Seeds typically ripen about six weeks after the plant flowers. Harvesting the seeds in the proper window…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-09-21
…hotel accommodations for ABC’s Almond Conference, and a recent announcement that will provide relief for the transportation of goods. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Some of the Biggest Benefits of Growing Zucchini Vertically
…a container instead of directly in the ground. Once your harvest begins, be sure to check daily since squash plants are notorious for getting out of hand quickly. You don’t…
Almond Update: 2021 Almond Conference Hotels Available September 13
Beginning next week, the 2021 Almond Conference hotel blocks will be made available for those interested in attending. The annual event from the Almond Board of California (ABC) will once…