…Bayer’s product Roundup, one of the most widely used herbicides in American agriculture. The company is currently involved in numerous lawsuits related to Roundup users who allege it caused their…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
Although cotton plantings might have gotten a bit of a late start this year, overall cotton acreage is expected to increase considerably. California cotton is coming off of a strong…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
…the discussion with States and industry to work toward an electronic transmitting system for animal health certificates from private veterinarians to state animal health officials. This interactive map compliments the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-02-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how U.C. Riverside researchers are working on growing plants…
Almond Update: Assessment Increase Finding Homes for Increasing Almonds
More and more almonds are coming on to the market every year and projections show that will continue. The three-year almond assessment increase that recently ended is helping to facilitate…
Climbing Vegetables You Can Grow in a Limited Space
Image by Stefan Schweihofer from Pixabay Cathy Isom tells you about some of the best climbing vegetables for a garden with limited space. That’s coming up on This Land of…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…in 2007, representing organic fertilizer producers, distributors, and retailers. The association works with local Farm Advisors, Extension Agents and Ag Commissioners in organizing each workshop to ensure every event is…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
…– regardless of HOS requirements – if they come within 150-air miles of their delivery point. Ensures that, after the driver completes their delivery and the truck is unloaded, the…
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
…educating those who have no understanding of where their food comes from or the amount of work that goes into feeding the world. The heightened attention the environment is receiving…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-01-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what caused a decrease in ACP populations in Southern…
2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship to be Hosted in California
…WLAC, tune into the live online stream onwww.LMAauctions.com. The interviews will be on Friday, June 7 starting at 3:00 p.m. (PST). The auctioneering competition will be at Tulare Sales Yard…
Tamarixia Helps Reduce Psyllid Population in Southern California
A magnified photo of tamarixia radiata, a tiny stingless wasp utilized in the Asian citrus psyllid program. The actual size of the wasp has been compared to fleas or particles…
Why You Should Consider Growing St. John’s Wort
…coming up on This Land of Ours. Why You Should Consider Growing St. John’s Wort St. John’s Wort is known as nature’s antidepressant, and although it’s not officially approved by…
Labor Shortages Continue for California Farms
California farmers and ranchers report that labor shortages continue to be an issue despite multiple efforts to help remedy the problem. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) worked with the…