American cotton producers are expected to encounter some significant competition in the global market this year. India’s imports are expected to decline, while Brazil continues to make improvements to their…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…Monarch butterflies winter home, Pacific Grove CA There’s more to do. The Western Monarch needs more habitat. Everyone can help. Even a small patch of milkweed and some plants with…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
An emergency registration has greenlighted another tool for almond growers to use through petal fall. As of February 12, producers can use kasugamycin to control bacterial blast. The Section 18…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Coachella becoming the first in the nation to offer…
Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators
What you need to know about planting wildflowers in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on Swamp Milkweed Wildflower (Asclepias incarnata) The…
The California Kitchen: Caramelized Zucchini Coins
Caramelized Zucchini Coins In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Caramelized Zucchini Coins with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Medium Zucchinis…
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
…have faced significant opposition from associations representing grocers, restaurants, and retailers. Several farm employers in Coachella have raised concern about how it will impact local production. Listen to the radio…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…present the most potential for ag-tech innovation. Looking ahead to the continued challenges of labor availability and cost has spurred increased investment in recent years. Farmers have been actively engaging…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…days of planting. “These vine decline-affected plants suffer major yield losses,” said Swett. “In some cases, those yield losses are so severe that growers are abandoning sections of fields or…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungi Showing More Benefits Than Pest Control
…act as a stimulant for the plant as well. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals campaign, UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara discusses research over…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering experts deeming last year’s spike in Central Valley ACP…
Intriguing and Flavorful Ingredient Used for Cooking
A very intriguing and flavorful ingredient you should be cooking with. That’s coming up This Land of Ours. Black Garlic By Foodista – originally posted to Flickr If you haven’t…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
The 8th annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit is coming up next month and has moved to an online format this year. The event is scheduled to take place online on March 18 and…
New Strawberry Varieties Developed Through UC Davis Breeding Program
…will allow them to be planted in the summer and should perform particularly well in coastal climates from Santa Maria south. The cultivars were developed as an alternative to Portola….