UC Davis researchers have been working on a platform for field testing biostimulants and have tested well over a dozen products. UC Davis Plant Sciences Professor Dr. Patrick Brown said…
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
…was defeated during the recent election. A coalition of more than 70 organizations within the agriculture community has endorsed Costa’s bid to lead the committee. The group sent a letter…
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…
Biologicals On Conference Agendas Prove Interest
…his team have been working on a standardized field test for biostimulants. The pandemic halted progress on that but they have tested 18 products in the trial and intend to do…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…and Los Angeles, the Department of Commerce, and the International Trade Commission. WAPA has also been working with Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office and the California Congressional delegation. About the Author…
Historically Significant Fruit Goes Beyond Food and Medicine
A historically significant fruit that goes beyond food and medicine. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Breadfruit can be found growing worldwide, used…
Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit Underway
…over the world because they don’t have to travel,” said Kris Beal, Executive Director for the Vineyard Team. “So, while we are sorry that we aren’t seeing people in person,…
Brighten Up the Garden with Winter-Flowering Plants
Brighten up your garden with these winter-flowering plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Blossom on Prunus subhirtella en Cultivar ‘Pendula’. Also know asPrunus subhirtella (Prunus × subhirtella),…
FDA Reviews Rollout of New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
…Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, Frank Yiannas said that the rollout is off to a great start, but COVID-19 has created some challenges. “FDA is committed to what…
The California Kitchen: Compressed Beets 2020
…1 T Honey TT S+P Listen to Albert prepare Compressed Beets 2020 below. The California Kitchen: Compressed Beets 2020 For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Almond Update: Global Trade Representative Headlines Session at Conference
…Affairs and Commodity Policy Julie Callahan would join her for a session on day two of the conference. ‘Global Trade – Looking at the 2021 Horizon’ is the session’s name,…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biological Delivering Targeted Ant Bait Sustainably
Ants can be a compounding issue for growers. Although the pest doesn’t always directly impact the crop or quality, they do hinder protective measures. UC Riverside Biological Control Specialist Dr….