…including latin America and Southeast Asia and another Voices of the Valley episode with an organic farmer from Australia. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Build Compost Without a Compost Bin
…compost. Sitting in today for Cathy Isom, I’m Brian German….. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8sFQsyuxiA&list=PLj7VIPyBeyf35Je2j7iQ7iCzghmdCUa8Y Trench composting is one of the simplest ways to recycle organic materials from your home and garden into fantastic…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…of Agriculture, the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council, and the Organic Trade Association. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…we see higher yields, greater disease resistance, and better quality after harvest.” The release also noted that Victor and Valiant perform well in organic systems. Moxie and Royal Royce are showing…
EPA Registers Long-Term Uses of Sulfoxaflor While Ensuring Strong Pollinator Protection
…includes updated requirements for product labels, which will include crop-specific restrictions and pollinator protection language. Background Sulfoxaflor is an important and highly effective tool for growers that targets difficult pests…
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
…petition was granted back in 1980. “I think petitions like this would lead the way for even more restrictions moving forward under protection of the California Endangered Species Act,” said…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…April 24, 2019, AMS announced that the Plant Variety Protection Office will begin accepting applications for seed-propagated hemp for plant variety protection. Organic Agricultural Product Imports Interagency Working Group: On…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…not to allow sunburn. “It’s effective not only to guarantee a drier condition but also better penetration of any fungicide that is applied,” Torres noted. Whether it is organic or…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…by a coalition of farmers excited for the California hemp industry to develop, planting 100 certified acres of organic hemp in Los Angeles County with aims to expand further. As…
Eggshells in Your Garden-Myths Busted
…if added to your garden. Such as claim # 1 – Claim #1: Adding eggshells is the ideal organic pest control solution for soft-bodied insects like slugs and snails. The…
Get Rid of Grasshoppers the Organic Way
Cathy Isom has a few interesting tips about getting rid of grasshoppers in your garden the organic way. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Grasshoppers can be a…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…in both FSA’s DMC program and the Risk Management Agency’s Livestock Gross Margin (LGM-Dairy) program. There are also no restrictions from participating in DMC in conjunction with any other RMA…
Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil
…of Ours. Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil When it comes to enriching the soil in your garden, instead of turning to chemicals and or even organic fertilizers, try using…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
…Collins is the President of SoCal Farms, which recently planted 100 certified acres of organic hemp in Antelope Valley. As an alfalfa and cotton grower, Collins sees the availability of…