Alternative crops are being looked at for high boron areas in Northern California, but research is also looking at helping almond trees. As AgNet West reported this week, pistachios are…
Best Late Season Tomato Varieties to Grow
The best late season tomato varieties to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Mary Pahlke from Pixabay Growing tomatoes later in the…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…rule seeks to strengthen enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products under the National Organic Program. Public comments on the proposed rule will be accepted through Monday,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-06-20
…COVID checklist and how to be ready when inspections happen. Also, listen in to another installment of NRCS Conservation at Work episode. Tune in to the show for these news…
FDA Announces New Protocol for Preharvest Agricultural Water Treatments
…foodborne illness,” FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas said in a news release. “We will continue to work with our partners in industry, government and academia…
Almond Update: Watch Five Tips to Reduce Dust from Sweeper Equipment
…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd1T0xDFImc&feature=youtu.be To learn more about ways to reduce dust during every part of the harvest, visit Almonds.com. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Keeping the Water Flowing in Your Garden Year-Round
The best way to keep the water flowing in your garden throughout the seasons. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keeping plants hydrated is the best way to…
USDA Report Details Extent of Dairy Consolidation
…to grow. Several factors have contributed to the scale of consolidation within the dairy industry. Larger farms have significantly lower costs of production on average compared to smaller farms, with…
More People at Home Has Meant More Farming Complaints
…to be lodged. “With more people being home during COVID, we’ve seen a pretty good uptick in all sorts of complaints,” said Lottie Martin, Santa Barbara County deputy agricultural commissioner….
New Multifaceted Farmworker Safety Campaign Launched
…other CFF efforts to help keep the farmworker community safe. “The health of farmworkers and their families is just as essential as their work to keep the world fed,” CFF…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-05-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the increase in Northern California pistachio acreage, funding for…
The California Kitchen: Blackened Pork Loin
…California Kitchen: Blackened Pork Loin 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…
Keeping a Cute, Tiny Critter from Invading Your Garden
How to get rid of a cute and tiny critter from invading your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Evita Ochel from Pixabay Chipmunks are…
Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option
Increasing pistachio acreage in Northern California is fueled partly by the trees’ ability to handle boron. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Katherine Jarvis-Shean said there is a large section of…