…fruit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Crossing Two of Summer’s Favorite Berries Image credit: Loganberries in blossom By Nadiatalent – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link If…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…of IPM, but it is actually kind of a crop production system,” said UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Surendra Dara. “Because it involves everything; agronomic practices, irrigation, nutrition…
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
…video, offering consumers, foodservice experts and others a look into chicken farmers and their various sustainability practices. Please view the newly released video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV8RY0IIMRc “As sustainability in agriculture continues to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-03-19
…in Turlock on Wednesday. We have a booth at the show so if you are planning on attending, come by and say hello. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content…
National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference Instills Importance of Growth, Leadership, Community Service
…service plans that will make a difference in their communities. Courtesy National FFA This year is no different. Created in 1969 and held annually, the conference begins June 4 at…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
…Fungicide Resistance Action Committee has established guidelines for resistance management and is a valuable resource for growers looking ahead at best practices for chemistry rotation. Choose Products That Fit Specific…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…other trade rules among the three nations related to agricultural biotechnology and gene editing. We still have work to do in some areas, such as addressing the timing of import…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…reductions. Blending additional ethanol replaces some of the most harmful components in gasoline, and cleaner ethanol results in 43 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline. NCGA submitted comments to EPA in April…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…the Internal Revenue Service to promote collaboration and support efforts to prevent against RIN and blender tax credit fraud. More information is available here: https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/final-rulemaking-modifications-fuel-regulations-provide-flexibility Final Rule (PDF) Response to Comments…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted today by Taylor Hillman. In today’s show, some history behind Pierce’s disease and how some areas of California are…
USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade
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…