The Department of Agriculture recently released the first production estimate for the 2019 U.S. cotton crop, with expectations of reaching levels that have not been seen in more than a…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
…could grow some really good grapes, but they don’t because they have the combination of the pest and the disease,” Gonzalez explained. California put measures in place to contain the…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
…of the California Good Agriculture Neighbors Workshop series. The workshops are designed for fruit and vegetable growers, livestock owners, and others who are interested in learning how produce safety procedures…
Weeds With High Medicinal Value
Dandelions If you are into foraging, Cathy Isom has some great tips about a few medicinal weeds in your backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Weeds With…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
…and Monterey counties each accounted for nine percent of agricultural sales, with Monterey County demonstrating a 38 percent increase in the market value of products sold compared to 2012. Other…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…component emphasizes projects that benefit a limited geographical area. Participating states announce their funding availability for CIG competitions through their state NRCS offices. For additional information about State CIG competitions,…
Still No Disaster Relief from the U.S. House
Twice this week an attempt was made to pass the long-stalled federal disaster relief bill, but the latest attempt late Thursday afternoon failed again. In the brief pro forma session,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, we have a good tip about remaining compliant with lockout/tagout/blockout as sometimes operations…
Unseasonable Rains Contribute to Weed Control Issues
…growth. So, you’re not going to see that ability of some crops that like warmer environments to outpace weeds that they might normally be competitive with.” Increased germination, especially in…
Almond Update: Stewardship Tour Exposes Regulators to Sustainable Efforts
The Almond Board of California’s Environmental Stewardship Tour has been immersing regulators and officials in almond production and the industry’s ongoing effort for well over a decade. ABC’s Director of…
Western View: The Bad Men From Bodie
…View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
…up in the minutia and we sometimes miss some really large opportunities for worker safety and worker exposure,” Wolfe added. Listen to Wolfe’s full comments. Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines…
How to Create a Gutter Garden
Pinterest Cathy Isom has some great information on a different way of gardening. She lets you know how to create a gutter garden. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, and the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office have eradicated…