…replacement measures administered by the California Air Resources Board. Those programs combined to receive nearly $20 million in funding in 2018. The Strategic Growth Council’s Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program…
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Include Water in Infrastructure Package
…Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “As Congress is debating an infrastructure package, we wanted to make absolutely sure that water supplies and the need to enhance water supply, water projects, water…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-29-19
…risk standard, how researchers are editing genes in citrus to combat HLB and a report regarding FSMA enforcement discretion for certain california crops. Tune in to the show for these…
Editing Genes in Citrus to Combat HLB
Researchers are working with the gene editing technology CRISPR to help citrus trees be more resistant to the disease Huanglongbing (HLB). Efforts continue on working to determine how the pathogen…
AAP Supports Soda Taxes, Promotes Milk as Substitute
A recent announcement made by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association, called for taxes on sugary drinks as the percentage of consumption presents health risks…
How to Plant and Grow Chives
…one of the most common garden herbs out there, probably because it’s so easy to grow. Chives are in the allium family and feature grass-like foliage topped with purple, pink…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Sorbet
…C Water Blend and put in an ice cream machine Strawberry Sorbet For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a program that is promoting pollinator health and an…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion of the Produce Safety Rule
…remains intact.” The announcement of enforcement discretion comes as compliance inspections for large farms are set to begin relatively soon. After receiving input from industry members and conducting its own…
Almond Update: Ag Equipment Survey Response Needed, Deadline Approaching
…well as a printable version. All of the responses will be completely anonymous as the system will remove any identifying information. The Almond Board of California stated in an email…
Monitoring Southern Blight in Colusa County
After southern blight showed up in several tomato fields in the Sacramento Valley, researchers began work to quantify the spread and impact of the disease in annual rotations in the…
Nine CA Counties Designated Natural Disaster Areas
…may apply for natural disaster relief loans. For more information contact your local Farm Service Agency office. USDA Lists Nine CA Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas, Offers Relief Danielle…
Program to Promote Pollinator Health Hits Milestone
The National Pollinator Garden Network (NPGN) was originally founded by nine organizations including the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). In June 2015 the NPGN launched the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) and just recently…
How to Grow Your Own Lemon Tree
Cathy Isom has a few tips for you about how to grow your very own Lemon tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Grow a Lemon…