Almond Board of California‘s Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis held an informational seminar about pollination at the 2020 Virtual Almond Conference. She noted how and why last season’s bloom was…
Controlling Pesky Grasses from Creeping in the Garden
Some ways to control pesky grasses from creeping in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Crabgrass (Carthamus Tinctorius) Image by David Mark from Pixabay Creeping grasses…
The Western View: ‘Atmospheric River’ Going Over Its Banks?
Here it is, the rain we’ve been missing all season, but its coming in the worst way possible – all at once. It’s good and bad news… Suddenly, our weather…
Western Growers Names Next Class for Future Volunteer Leaders Program
Western Growers (WG) recently inaugurated the sixth class of its Future Volunteer Leaders Program (FVLP). The FVLP helps to prepare the next generation of agriculturalists to take up leadership roles within the…
Smoke Taint Research Funded Through Last Spending Bill
The latest funding bill that was passed last month includes support for important winegrape research. The year-end omnibus funding bill and COVID-19 relief package provided funding support for investigating smoke…
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
50-plus MPH wind damage to a lemon tree at Petty Ranch, Courtesy: Chris Sayer Sustained 50-plus MPH winds at Petty Ranch in January 2021. Courtesy: Chris Sayer An avocado tree…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering growers’ preparations for the current storm weather, a Perdue…
Best Indoor Plants Not Requiring a Lot of Light
The best indoor plants that don’t require a lot of light. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many house plants will thrive with little light. In your home…
The California Kitchen: Perfectly Cooked Blackened Pork Loin
Perfectly Cooked Blackened Pork Loin In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfectly Cooked Blackened Pork Loin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
Drain for overflow in a Petty Ranch lemon grove, Courtesy: Chris Sayer Hail on grove leaves from a recent storm at Petty Ranch, Courtesy: Chris Sayer A filter strip around…
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has issued a final rule for its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS incorporated the feedback that industry stakeholders provided for the RCPP interim…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the current snowpack level and upcoming storms potentially bringing…
Ways for Making this Year’s Garden the Best Ever to Enjoy
Some ways to make this year’s garden the best, yet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Setting some goals now will help you jump-start the spring growing season….
Storm Weather Bringing Much Needed Snow to California
After a rather dry start to the water year, storm weather on the horizon should bring some much-needed snow to California. Rain and snowfall in many areas of California over…