…because you cannot pack that pile densely enough and then you also have dry matter losses.” Some harvesters on the market can actually measure crop moisture in real time as…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…the potential for furrow irrigation water to come into contact with any edible areas of the leafy greens plant. The new food safety measures also include changes to sanitation procedures. …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-31-20
…for operations in need through their ag commissioner. Brian German has reports on managing livestock in hot conditions and new safety protocols from LGMA. We also have the latest installment…
Mitigating Heat Stress on Beef Cattle Operations
…feeding schedules. “We also change the time of feeding to reduce heat stress. It’s very common for many livestock producers to feed their livestock at night,” Larios noted. “When their…
Tips for Caring for a Tough-to-Grow Houseplant
…many species that are easy to grow indoors. The most common cause of death for orchids (and most houseplants) is usually over-watering. The easy answer for when to water most orchids…
Recent Heatwave Had Mixed Impact on Cucurbit Production
…caused by the heatwave, there is still time in the season to potentially offset some of the setbacks in production. “We’re hoping the temperatures will go back down to more…
ESA to Potentially Reflect A New ‘Habitat’ Definition Under Proposal
…comment through the Federal Register until September 4. The proposal of a clear definition of ‘habitat’ comes as a result of a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding critical habitat…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the extended CFAP deadline allowing growers more time to…
National FFA Numbers Reach Record Level
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization recently announced a record high student membership. National FFA reports that there are more than 760,113 student members, an increase of nearly…
The California Kitchen: Agua Chile’s
…For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple TV Follow Albert on:…
Gooseberries: The Best Way to Grow and Eat Them
How to grow and eat Gooseberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Radfotosonn from Pixabay If you’ve never seen or tried them, gooseberries look a little…
Producers Working Through Challenges of LNU Lightning Complex Fire
The LNU Lightning Complex Fire has already burned more than 350,000 acres in Northern California as firefighters continue working to contain the multiple wildfires that make up the incident. The…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-27-20
…an almond harvest workgroup that focuses on sustainability, and the hemp council delivering specific recommendations for regulating CBD. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Almond Update: Harvest Workgroup Focus on Sustainability Goals
…different methods of off-ground harvesting, and ABC’s Harvest Workgroup continues to help guide developments. Workgroup member and almond producer Brian Wahlbrink said it’s a collaborative effort that continues to drive…