The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association recently held their annual Nutrient Management Conference where attendees heard two…
Another Increase in Irrigated Lands Regulatory Fees
Agricultural water users should be preparing themselves for even higher water bills after another fee increase related to the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP). The underlying purpose for the program…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
Street lighting and power lines in front of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) historical facade of headquarters skyscraper – San Francisco, California. Credit: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com As incredible…
Is Hass Avocado the New Green Gold?
Cathy Isom tells us why the Hass Avocado is considered the new green gold. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Is Hass Avocado the New Green Gold? Hass…
Incubator Farm to Help Develop New Agronomic Strategies
…is the first of its kind for Yara in California, with a similar operation running in Alabama looking at corn, cotton, and soybeans. The incubator farms are designed to help…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
The Kincade Fire has burned more than 77,000 acres as of November 4, causing significant damage to the community with the destruction of homes, farms, and businesses. For those who…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-04-19
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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
World’s First True Red Spinach Variety Released
…the new variety. Mou is with the Crop Improvement and Protection Research Unit in Salinas, California. USDA Red spinach also works frozen or canned. Spinach is one of the most desirable leafy…
Sterile NOW Project Sees Major Improvement
…the transportation and release of the moths might be pretty jarring for a nocturnal insect. “These things are produced in a facility in Arizona, they’re shipped by plane to California, moved by ground…
Strong Grape Harvest in Napa Valley
Both the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) and the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announced that despite some of the challenges in recent weeks, the 2019 harvesting process has gone rather well…
Best Foods to Can for an Emergency
There are a lot of thing to know about canning food. Cathy Isom reviews some of the best foods to can for an emergency. That’s coming up on This Land…
‘Phase One’ of Chinese Trade Deal Encounters Another Hurdle
The progress made toward getting “phase one” of a Chinese trade deal established has encountered a setback as the planned venue for signing the agreement is no longer available. President…
The California Kitchen: 5 Spice Roasted Chicken Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 5 Spice Roasted Chicken Breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 each 8 Oz…
74th Annual CARCD Conference to Highlight Timely Issues
The California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) is hosting its 74th annual conference at the Sheraton Hotel at the Sundial Bridge in Redding. The theme of this year’s CARCD…