…industry support behind developing a checkoff. During an online media event, NIHC Board Chairman Patrick Atagi said they were pleased with the results of the survey. “The hemp industry really…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-18-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an emergency registration for bacterial blast, the California Avocado…
California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway
Avocado growers are once again being asked to weigh-in with their thoughts about the California Avocado Commission (CAC). The state-mandated referendum vote is held every five years by the California Department of…
A Number of Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds Other Than Trash
A number of ways to reuse coffee grounds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Coffee grounds can be a fantastic and affordable way to help grow your garden….
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba counties. The Almond Board of California thanked Dr. Jim Adaskaveg and the Almond Alliance of California for the effort. ABC said growers who are…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…winter homes along the California coast. But the 2018 winter count was alarming. They found only 28,000. And now, it is much worse. Only 1,914 were found during the 2020…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
American cotton producers are expected to encounter some significant competition in the global market this year. India’s imports are expected to decline, while Brazil continues to make improvements to their…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Coachella becoming the first in the nation to offer…
The California Kitchen: Caramelized Zucchini Coins
Caramelized Zucchini Coins In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Caramelized Zucchini Coins with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Medium Zucchinis…
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
…in other areas of California. Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez indicated that it is the first time that farmworkers have been included in essential worker pay increases. Mandates in other areas…
Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators
What you need to know about planting wildflowers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on Swamp Milkweed Wildflower (Asclepias incarnata) The…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
With labor a constant concern for California producers, farm mechanization research and investment present a viable mitigation approach. Mechanized farming equipment cannot address all the issues related to the continually…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…data, the pathogen has been documented in over 100 fields across California. While there are no known management tools available at the moment, some progress has been made looking at…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering experts deeming last year’s spike in Central Valley ACP…