Peppergrass is a common plant; you might have it growing on your property without knowing it! It’s often treated as a weed because it grows and spreads rapidly. Peppergrass, also…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the emergency paid sick leave provision under the Families…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
While I was working at home the other day, we had a nice little shakeup – a 5.8 earthquake centered near Lone Pine. That’s on the other side of the…
Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible
…growers. Assistant Director, Regulatory, Technical, & Industry Affairs at California Walnut Board & Commission Adhi Kulkarni said applicants who fell just short of the adjusted gross income requirements and are…
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Friends of the California State Fair Gala due to the impacts of COVID-19, Friends of the California State Fair is honoring its tradition of…
How to Avoid COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Penalties
…for ways to sue employers over this because the law does put in enforcement provisions that include the ability to recover attorney’s fees,” Moody noted. “So, there are absolutely people…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
…million less sales revenue for growers. Moramarco notes in his analysis that lost sales revenue due to COVID-19 would come on top of the $395 million in reduced sales revenue…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Types of Biocontrol Agents and Challenges
…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. PureCrop1 is naturally safe…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories featuring details on the $10 Billion Bayer settlement, an update…
FFA Celebrates 2020 Graduates Through Forever Blue Network
…a way to connect former FFA members and other supporters. The FFA Forever Blue Network is an online platform to help encourage professional and personal development. The online network enables…
Picking the Right Perennials for Long-Lasting Blooming Power
Picking the right perennials for long-lasting blooming power. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Everyone wants to enjoy beautiful blooms in the garden as long as possible. So…
Farmworker Housing Construction Gets Easier in San Luis Obispo
…workers. So, anytime that we could go to an administerial permit process or waive some of those restrictions here at the county level, that’s a positive,” said Brent Burchett, Executive…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-25-20
…ease up on the development process of farmworker housing in SLO, and a judge ruling glyphosate doesn’t require a cancer warning. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
…to the success of every almond grower. By working with national organizations such as Pollinator Partnership and Project Apis m., we are expanding our focus to all pollinators, viewing working…