…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…
National Preparedness Month Webinars from UCCE
With September just around the corner, the University of California Cooperative Extension is offering a series of webinars highlighting National Preparedness Month. Part One of the series is scheduled for…
Colorful Container Gardening Ideas for Your Fall Garden
Some colorful container gardening ideas that go beyond just flowers for your fall garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Re-purposing the Family Car Image by Lynn Greyling…
California Olive Growers: ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’
…Tulare County olive farmer John Werner explained that it comes at a time when the industry has already been struggling over the past few years. “Three years ago, we had…
Farmers to Families Program Extended and Expanded
…$202 million in new contracts. “We greatly appreciate the serious commitment to oversight that USDA has shared in response to our letter of May 11 regarding the Farmers to Families…