The California Prune Board is working to keep industry members up to date with the latest information regarding COVID-19 and ensure the safety of everybody on the farm. An emphasis…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including a report with all the details on the Almond…
Almond Update: ‘In The Orchard’ Workshop Still Happening, Virtually
COVID-19 restrictions are causing educational opportunities for growers to be postponed or canceled, but that’s not phasing the Almond Board of California. ABC’s Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education…
Which Rock Dust is Best for Your Garden
Pinterest In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom told you about not using rock dust in raised gardens. Today’s program Cathy discusses which rock dust is best for your garden. That’s coming…
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made an announcement to allow more H-2A flexibility, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The temporary final rule will…
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many growers are in the midst of implementing a fungicide plan. The recent storms that have come through much of California…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the change in the HLB quarantine regulation that was…
Why Avoid Rock Dust in a Raised Garden Bed
Cathy Isom explains the chemistry behind raised bed gardening and why you should avoid rock dust in a raised garden bed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Why…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
In a letter addressed to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, three citrus industry groups have outlined the type of impact that COVID-19 is having on citrus. California Citrus…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including an update on how the prune crop is shaping…
Early Blooming Spring Flowers for Your Garden
With gardening on our minds, Cathy Isom gives you quite a list of some early blooming Spring flowers for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Early…
California Prunes Look ‘Very Good’ After A Strong Bloom
California prunes appear to be off to a good start after a strong bloom period. The cooler temperatures during bloom seem to have set the crop up for success as…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…significant contributors to the project include the Almond Board of California, Corteva Agriscience, Valent, and Grow West. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
Temperatures are beginning to warm up and the season is reaching a crucial point for growers planning their vine mealybug management approach. Infestation can occur fairly rapidly because of their…