Similar to the sterile navel orangeworm project, pink bollworm sterilization efforts had issues at first too. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein noted the same problems as UC Cooperative…
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
Cathy Isom begins this series with filling us in about how to grow the enchanted chamomile plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
…in May 2018 has now resulted in nearly 500,000 backyard and commercial birds being euthanized after it was discovered in two commercial operations earlier in January. “In all of those…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
…that can be performed at all locations. “At President Trump’s direction, we have been working to alleviate the effects of the lapse in federal funding as best we can, and…
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
…the legal process. Several districts have noted intentions of continuing to work toward a compromise with the State Water Resources Control Board. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-22-19
…as well as the challenging years ahead for the wine industry. There’s also a report on a new partnership that is working to extend the shelf life of avocados, which…
Challenging Years Ahead for Wine Industry?
A longstanding wine industry report stated that the next five years wouldn’t be a smooth ride. Silicon Valley Bank has produced the State Of The Wine Industry Report for 18…
Farm Bill Gets the Wildfire Relief Conversation Started
After California was heavily engulfed with fires over the last two years, there was a big push for forest management and wildfire relief to be added to the new Farm…
Water-Saving Techniques for Natural Irrigation
In the second of her series on irrigation, Cathy Isom discusses several of the water-saving garden techniques for natural irrigation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Water-Saving Techniques…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Milk Labeling Comment Deadline is Approaching
The milk labeling comment deadline is approaching on January 25. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially extended the comment period for labeling standards for plant-based beverages back in…
Growing Challenges to Obtaining Enough Organic Seed
Regulations from the National Organic Program (NOP) dictate that organic producers must use organic seed when commercially available. However, as organic farms continue to increase in size and number it…
Study Shows GMO Opposition Highest from Those Who Know the Least
A new study published by the science journal, Nature Human Behavior found that those who know the least about GMO’s oppose it the most. According the the article, most scientists…
Meat Inspectors, Price Reporting Staff Still On The Job
In response to erroneous reports in the news and (mostly) on social media, the National Pork Producers Council is reminding pork producers and consumers that federal meat inspectors are working…