…possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing only seven plant-based ingredients….
Groups Rallying to Defeat Proposition 15 As Ballots Go Out
With ballots being sent out for the upcoming election, groups are refocusing efforts to oppose Proposition 15. The measure will eliminate the voter-approved tax protections for commercial and agricultural properties…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA working to address issues facing the beef industry, the Appeals Court rejecting…
Planting the Best Nectar Plants for Pollinators
The best nectar plants for pollinators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Create a pollinator-friendly garden by choosing at least three must-have plants…
Prop 12 Challenge Meets Defeat in Appeal Court
The 9 circuit U.S. Court of Appeals rejected a challenge to California’s Proposition 12. Prop 12 prohibits the sale of veal, pork, and eggs from animals that are not raised…
Net Zero Initiative Looks to Improve Environmental Stewardship on Dairies
…(ICUSD) and has received significant support from Nestlé. The Net Zero Initiative is a component of ICUSD’s 2050 Environmental Stewardship Goals. “The U.S. dairy community has been working together to…
Proposition 12 Still Scheduled for 2022 Implementation, For Now
…two groups are asserting that Proposition 12 is a violation of the Commerce Clause in unconstitutionally burdening interstate commerce. That appeal was recently filed in September and a ruling for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ARS making headway on plant-derived oils, Trump creating a water policy committee, and…
Trump Announces Subcabinet to Modernize Water Resource Management
…the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. The water policy committee which makes up the subcabinet will include the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, the Secretary of the Army….
Things to Know When it’s Time to Transplant Plants
What you need to know when its time to transplant your plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmer’s hands planting a tomato seedling By yuris/Shutterstock The ideal time…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…the U.S. It was originally intended to primarily control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. The program has evolved over the years,…
More Industry Groups Issue Support in Fighting Prop 12 Provisions
…Association, as well as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Because more than 99% of Proposition 12’s effects will take place out-of-state, the substantial and market-distorting compliance costs that will be…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering almond exports and the upcoming virtual almond conference, research…
Almond Update: Almonds Flying Out of The State
…amazing rates. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said it’s an unprecedented start to the year with exports being up over 40% compared to the same time…