…crop,” said Zea. The California prune industry is responsible for nearly all domestic production, growing prunes on more than 41,000 acres. California growers produce roughly 40 percent of all prunes…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-21-20
…here in California and the EPA Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee making a come back. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Citrus Industry Positive About Federal HLB Funding
…the federal revisions remain high. California Citrus Mutual President and CEO Casey Creamer said, of course, it was good news that Governor Gavin Newsom did not reduce the $5 million…
Adding Fragrance to Your Garden to Keep an Unwanted Critter Out
Add a little fragrance to your garden to keep an unwanted critter OUT! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Citronella plant Mosquitos are a nuisance to have…
New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Released by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently unveiled the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. The initiative will be used as a basis for shaping food safety measures…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
The House Appropriations Committee recently advanced its ag spending bill for the fiscal year 2021. The bill establishes spending limits for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new HLB tool with the potential to do…
Using a Common Household Product as a Weed Killer
How to use a common household product as a weed killer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Vinegar is a jack-of-all-trades around the home. It’s an effective window…
Week in Review: New HLB Treatment Shows Promise, Burger King Makes A Stink About Methane
Researchers from the University of California Riverside have made a promising new discovery that could help in the fight against Huanglongbing in citrus. Burger King has launched an advertising campaign…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
A research team from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) has developed a sort of chicken Fitbit that can help monitor animal health. Utilizing a type of wearable sensor technology…
Avocado Production Using a Trellis System?
…is called Maluma. The variety is proprietary to South Africa but has been brought to California and is in quarantine awaiting release. The California Avocado Commission detailed some of Allesbeste’s…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-17-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including another reason for grape producers to mitigate mealybug in their vineyards, FMC partnering with Nutrien Ag Solutions for a pilot program in Salinas…
Low Maintenance Plants for Indoor Gardening
Some low maintenance plants for an indoor garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking to add a bit of green to your home without a…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…access is increased in Japan. According to the California Department of Agriculture, Japan if the fourth-largest export market for California dairy products, with more than $100 million in exports every…