…spend several seasons learning how to grow it. This is because garden broccoli has more precise cultural requirements compared to other vegetables. On every level – timing, soil fertility, spacing,…
Developing A Waiver of Liability for On-Farm Tours and Other Activities
Farmers are being encouraged to develop liability waivers for on-farm tours and other activities. Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Tawny Tesconi recommends that growers meet with legal…
USTR Eases USMCA Concerns: ‘We’re Ready to Go’
…hundreds of steps necessary to swing into action,” said Lighthizer. “I can assure the committee that when it does go into effect, we will take action early and often when…
New Pest Control Material Becomes Available for California Growers
…are the big ones in cotton, cucurbits, and fruiting veg. Citrus, it additionally has activity on ACP which is creeping more and more into our citrus community and it does…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering National Pollinator Week, an AFBF poll that shows Americans…
How to Encourage More Ladybugs into Your Garden
…garden is with pollen-rich blooms. Flat-topped flowers such as yarrow, angelica, fennel and dill are great, along with common companion plants like calendula, sweet alyssum and marigold. Offer ladybugs somewhere…
Ag Order 4.0: Fertilizer Limitations Remain a Major Concern
Central Coast counties are facing a potential operation-changing new regulation in the Ag Order 4.0. Although the proposed rules are only for that region, it could be precedent-setting for the…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Microbials Attack the Health of Pests
…Sense of Biologicals is made 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;…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the nighttime lighting regulation, CA wineries making headway in…
Resilience 2020 Expands to Highlight Sustainability of Cattle Industry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWuHilrfmfk#action=share The Resilience 2020 campaign has been expanded to also highlight other areas of the cattle industry. Launched by the California Cattle Council and the California Cattlemen’s Association, the Resilience…
How to Protect Your Garden from Hungry Birds
…wind and cold. Shade cloths and netting are helpful, too. Aluminum Screening works well because the birds are confused by the reflections caused by the sun hitting the aluminum. Lay…
USDA Expanding Website Features to Better Manage Conservation Activities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making improvements to its online portal to help better manage conservation activities. New self-service features available on Farmers.gov will help farmers and ranchers…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…pandemic,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “Contact your FSA county office today to complete enrollment before June 30. This can be done in concert with filing…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how almond growers can stay connected with the industry…