…standard. Also, you’ll hear from California’s Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross about her excitement to work with the new administration and it being agriculturally inclusive. Tune in to…
NPPC Calls for Swift U.S./Japan Trade Negotiation
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) welcomed reports that the United States and Japan will commence trade negotiations on April 15, 2019 and urged the Trump administration to expeditiously complete…
Growing an Organic Garden-Do’s and Don’ts
…of compost per year; using only organic fertilizers; maintaining a moist soil; and using a mulch composed of straw, chopped leaves, a light layer of chemical-free grass clippings, newspaper and…
California Citrus Growers Face Existential Threat in HLB
…are working to educate citrus growers, from backyard gardeners to the state’s citrus industry, about the threat ACP poses to them. There’s no cure for HLB, and because the bacterial…
Trusted, reliable protection
…other fungicides. These traits allow for compatibility in tank mixes, making Phostrol an excellent fit for many disease management programs. How does it work? A fully systemic fungicide, Phostrol readily…
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
…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…