…combat climate change, and make the most efficient use of natural resources,” the company said in a press release. Bayer will also be working to better communicate the companies efforts…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
…California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “Our role is to provide outreach, education, and technical assistance for different climate-smart practices,” said Alli Rowe, UCCE Community Education Specialist working with…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. Today we look at initial reactions to the new California budget. There are a couple of…
Growing the Herb with a Peppery Taste
Cathy Isom fills you in about the qualities of the under appreciated herb with a peppery taste. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing the Herb with a…
Spotted Lantern Fly Sparking California Concern
Courtesy UC Riverside University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) UC Riverside is testing whether a sesame seed-sized wasp can control a pest that could seriously damage California crops including wine, walnuts,…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…who are disrupting the food and agricultural industries and finding new and innovative solutions to the growing challenges caused by the industry’s rapid transformation. In addition, participants will also have…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced that 217 projects have been selected to receive healthy soils grants. Collectively, the projects will be receiving $12.48 million through…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-17-19
…new dairy margin coverage program that starts today and a report about several Californians being represented in USDA trade committees. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
…associations and companies representing the U.S. agricultural sector at the national, state and local level recently sent a letter to Congress requesting ratification. The letter was signed by several California…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-14-19
In today’s show, we have a first look at Produce Safety Rule inspections which recently started, what you need to know about the checks. Oddly enough, more California almonds are…
What You Need for Produce Safety Rule Inspections
…they have found that is egregious or really out of compliance. Their biggest thing is documentation.” Rodriguez said the inspector noted that proper documentation isn’t just an action written down…
Center for Land-Based Learning Receiving Significant Support for New Facility
…The goal is to have construction and renovation completed in early 2020. The new statewide headquarters and workforce development campus will feature three farm fields totaling 30 acres, space for…
Eggshells in Your Garden-Myths Busted
If you do any gardening at all, you have heard them. You may have even tried them, believing they actually are working. Today, Cathy Isom is busting the myths about…
Get Rid of Grasshoppers the Organic Way
Cathy Isom has a few interesting tips about getting rid of grasshoppers in your garden the organic way. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Grasshoppers can be a…