The Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day has moved to an online format this year as California continues to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday,…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
The prune industry in California appears to be weathering the market disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic fairly well. The nature of the commodity itself and the overall prune market…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-21-20
…here in California and the EPA Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee making a come back. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Citrus Industry Positive About Federal HLB Funding
…supporting programs that limit the spread of huanglongbing disease in the state. Allocations for the programs comes from multiple sources, and Creamer said he believes HLB funding on a national…
Adding Fragrance to Your Garden to Keep an Unwanted Critter Out
Add a little fragrance to your garden to keep an unwanted critter OUT! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Citronella plant Mosquitos are a nuisance to have…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
…safety measures throughout the supply chain. “The blueprint we release today represents the next stage in this process — a commitment we are making to the American people that we…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…Drug Administration and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission The bill authorizes $23.98 billion in total discretionary spending, an increase of two percent from 2020 spending levels. “Our bill touches every…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-20-20
…well, irrigation technology that continues to get more sophisticated and the Chlorpyrifos Alternative Work Group releasing their blueprint with short and long term recommendations. Tune in to the show for…
Using a Common Household Product as a Weed Killer
How to use a common household product as a weed killer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Vinegar is a jack-of-all-trades around the home. It’s an effective window…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
…were present, but they’re telling us how the behaviors change when mite levels increase.” The research involved the northern fowl mite, a type of blood-sucking insect that can cause chickens…
Avocado Production Using a Trellis System?
…work with high-density trellis systems and the viability of the production style in California. Allesbeste Nursery produced this video documenting their trials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvJ981mg8Mc Allesbeste Nursery explaining their trellis system with…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-17-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including another reason for grape producers to mitigate mealybug in their vineyards, FMC partnering with Nutrien Ag Solutions for a pilot program in Salinas…
Low Maintenance Plants for Indoor Gardening
Some low maintenance plants for an indoor garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking to add a bit of green to your home without a…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…dairy industry,” the group stated in the letter. “Over the coming years, domestic Japanese dairy production will be insufficient to meet demand. America’s dairy industry stands willing and ready to…