Global trade is an important aspect of the almond industry with 70 percent of the crop moving overseas. Almond Board of California’s Vice President of Global Market Development Emily Fleischmann…
Quick and Easy Do-It-Yourself Herb Gardens
Quick and Easy do it yourself herb gardens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Herbs are among the easiest edible plants you can grow. There are endless possibilities…
NRCS Reminds Farmers of Benefits Provided Through No-Till November
COURTESY: NRCS The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is once again reminding farmers about No-Till November. California growers are being asked to consider their options when it comes to tilling…
Virtual Events Proving Successful for Attendees and Exhibitors
The restrictions on large gatherings due to COVID-19 has resulted in conferences and trade shows being turned into virtual events. Online offerings of the move prominent events have been largely…
Foodservice Slow Rebound Helping Producers Grind Through Year
…year ago in October of 2019. “Nobody told me that my first year was going to be absorbed by a pandemic and the shutdown of the foodservice sector,” Puglia said….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what the CDC defines as a COVID outbreak and…
Researchers Working to Evaluate Nematicides in Various Crops
Root knot nematodes are some of the most problematic nematodes for California growers. Management programs typically involve pre-plant soil fumigants as well as soil-applied nematicides. Work is being done looking…
Keeping Mums Looking Their Best in Cooler Months
How to keep your Mums looking their best in the cooler months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chrysanthemums Fall-blooming Mums are great perennials that will brighten up…
Ag Groups Supporting Costa to Lead House Agriculture Committee
Several agricultural industry groups are issuing their support for Representative Jim Costa to take over as Chair of the House Agriculture Committee. The position became available after Representative Collin Peterson…
Disappointing Table Olive Harvest Highlights Deeper Industry Issues
The 2020 California table olive harvest is wrapping up with significantly lower numbers than average. Bell-Carter Foods indicated that the latest harvest was well below the already conservative estimate for…
Time to Consider Growing Your Own Vegetables
Why now is the best time to consider growing your own vegetables. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. We are closing in on almost a year since the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including researchers evaluating steam for weed and disease control, what’s…
UC Nitrogen Management Course Available Through December 31
Anyone interested in learning more about nitrogen management or looking for Continuing Education credits is invited to participate in the University of California (UC) Nitrogen Course. The webinar series is…
Comment Period Open Until November 24 for Organic Cannabis
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has regulatory information for the certification of cannabis that is comparable to the National Organic Program. The OCal Program is a statewide certification…