With harvest time here, the Almond Board of California (ABC) is reminding growers about the multiple benefits associated with keeping orchard floors clean. The fundamental advantage is helping to reduce…
Important Things to Know About Caring for Bee Balm
Some things you should know about when caring for Bee Balm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the most important things to know about bee balms is…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are making their final preparations for the coming harvest. Water availability has been a constant struggle this year and growers…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…care within the animal protein sector and raising animals in a healthy manner. Other partner organizations include United Soybean Board, National Corn Growers Association, U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, We…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-21-21
…for renewable natural gas usage in CA projected to be costly, and the steps growers are taking in almond orchards as harvest approaches. Tune in to the show for these…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
The push towards renewable natural gas usage could be a costly move for many agricultural businesses in California. Executive Director of the Agricultural Energy Consumers Association, Michael Boccadoro said that…
Plant that’s a Sure Bet for Bringing Pollinators to the Garden
The sure bet for bringing pollinators to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bee Balm (Monarda) Whether you call it bee balm, monarda, bergamot, or Oswego tea,…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…of the water concerns in the Western United States. A sizable coalition of agricultural and water groups issued their support for the bill’s advancement. Supporters include the California Farm Bureau…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA currently accepting proposals for one-time-special crop grants, organic…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
A bipartisan amendment that was approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee will allow for year-round H-2A access. While the year-round availability would be temporary, it would help address critical…
Bats are Nocturnal Creatures Providing Natural Pollination and Pest Control
How to attract bats to your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Two fox bats hanging upside down on a tree After dark, Bats are nocturnal creatures that…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
UC Davis is set to receive a total of $6 million in funding support to promote safe pesticide use. The funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be…
Smoke Exposure Impact on Winegrape Contracts Detailed in New Report
…the winegrape industry created by wildfire smoke concerns. The report was commissioned by Allied Grape Growers (AGG) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The report includes 2020 transaction information…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a survey that looks at western drought and the…