The California citrus industry is valued at nearly $3.5 billion with over 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres throughout the state. The size and scale of citrus production has both direct…
Cost-Saving Tips for Buying Seeds
You have planned your garden, figured out what you want to grow. Now it is time to get the seed. Cathy Isom has some cost-saving tips for buying seeds for…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-27-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering China’s consideration of California avocados, a survey that looks…
Before Buying Seeds for Your Garden
Cathy Isom has a few important tips for you about what you need to know before buying seeds for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Before…
After More Than A Decade, Avocados Getting Consideration to China
California avocados still don’t have access to China, but that might be finally changing. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is planning to review the California Avocado Commission’s…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-26-19
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 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
The Western View: The Hidden Treasure of Barstow
There’s a lot of fine places to visit in California, and a few that are not so wonderful. Some people might think Barstow fits in that not-so-wonderful category of places. …
Saving Kitchen Scraps for the Spring Garden
Cathy Isom fills you in about some of your kitchen waste you should be saving for spring fertility. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Saving Kitchen Scraps for…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
President Donald Trump recently announced a tariff deadline extension for imports coming from China amidst ongoing trade discussions. March 1 had originally been the deadline for further escalation of tariffs…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
A recently released report provides different options for addressing water issues in the San Joaquin Valley. Research conducted on behalf of the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) estimates that…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-25-19
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 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Researching Additional Scouting Strategies for ACP
Several research projects continue at UC Riverside, evaluating different strategies for better detection of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). One of the Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialists, Monique Rivera is looking into…
Estimating Worm Potential a New Idea for NOW Management
Navel orangeworm is an ongoing issue for nut growers and estimating worm potential could be a valuable tool in management. “One of the bases of integrated pest management is doing…
Growing Weeds You Can Eat
Before you go into your yard or garden to start pulling those weeds. Cathy Isom has a few tips about growing weeds you can eat. That’s coming up on This…