…one variety called the tropical milkweed – though quite beautiful – it is problematic. Avoid planting this one as a perennial because it doesn’t die back as others do. If…
Organic Certification Cost Aid Continues With New Farm Bill
…apply for grant agreements to administer the OCCSP program in fiscal 2019. State agencies that establish agreements for fiscal year 2019 may be able to extend their agreements and receive…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
The Fish and Game Commission (Commission) is considering four bumblebee species to be listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The Xerces Society, Defenders of Wildlife, and…
Chinese Trade Deal Would Immediately Impact Agriculture
…Perdue also noted that both he and President Donald Trump believe that agricultural sales to China would increase almost instantly if the two sides were to come to an agreement. …
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
…(CPDPC) the research also included commercial exposure in the final report. The analysis included data surveyed from 2012 to June 2018, comprised of 100,162 individual trees, including 659 with positive…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering enhancements to the livestock and dairy insurance programs, an…
Possible Stone Fruit Thinning In Short Season
A short season for stone fruit might mean producers will need to thin fruit to meet sizing expectations. According to models, a late bloom coupled with a hot second-half to…
Perfect Plants for a Patio Herb Garden
Cathy Isom has a few ideas for you about the perfect plants for your patio herb garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Perfect Plants for a Patio…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…supporting voluntary conservation. FSA is committed to implementing these changes as quickly and effectively as possible, and today’s updates related to MPP-Dairy and DMC are part of meeting that goal….
The California Kitchen: Bison Bolognese 2019
…Dehydrated Cilantro For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow…
Final Snow Survey of the Season Nearly Twice the Average
…inches of snow depth and a snow water content of 51 inches. California water supplies should be in a much better condition compared to last year when the May 1…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with China, Mexico, and Canada. Two reports on…
Warm April Puts Stone Fruit Season Back On Track
Stone fruit harvest looked to be a little late this year, but that has changed over the last month. Halfway through April, UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz…
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
…be the perfect plant for compacted, water-logged, or shady parts of your property. Moss is not like the other plants you grow in a garden. Unlike most plants, it doesn’t…