Cathy Isom shares one of the best ways for transforming compost into an effective liquid fertilizer tea. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Transforming Compost into an Effective…
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…pests of many agricultural crops including almonds, apples, blueberries, cherries, peaches, grapes and hops as well as hardwoods such as oak, walnut and poplar, among others. USDA and State partners have been…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
WASHINGTON (USDA-Oct. 3, 2019) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary Scott Hutchins announced that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has invested $11 million in…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-03-19
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,…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
…his family won the Almond Board of California’s ‘Mummy Shake’ video contest that humorously reminds the industry about good sanitation practices. Listen to Haviland’s full interview. There’s still time to…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
Composting is critical to your soil health, and gardening. Cathy Isom has a list of some things you shouldn’t throw into the compost bin. That’s coming up on This Land…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
(AFBF-Oct. 2, 2019) — The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released a proposal for the future of U.S. milk-pricing provisions and marketing-order reform. The recommendations aim to bring more democracy…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
The stopgap spending bill that was overwhelmingly passed by the House last week progressed through the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 85 to 15. President Donald Trump signed…
The California Kitchen: Escargots with Puffed Pastry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Escargots with Puffed Pastry inspired by Bouchon Bistro with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
Pulverized paper spread evenly over plots Photo courtesy of Ryan Busby, U.S. Army (USDA/ARS-Oct. 2, 2019) — The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is helping to arm the U.S. military with…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Talking Microbiomes
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
California’s pistachio crop may end up a little lighter than initially anticipated, even with the understanding that it is an ‘off’ year. Coming off a record crop last year growers…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…gain from the increased access to the Japanese market. The Wine Institute, as well as the California Prune Board, have each noted that the trade deal will level the playing…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-02-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an initiative to empower women in the ag industry,…