Some ways to get rid of stubborn tree stumps from your property. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Sven Lachmann from Pixabay If you have to…
H-2A Wage Freeze Blocked by Federal Judge Ruling
A federal judge has blocked the H-2A wage freeze that the Department of Labor (DOL) announced back in November. The DOL decision would have kept H-2A wages at 2020 rates…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…American people recover and rebuild and this program helps American families get back on solid ground by ensuring they receive the nutritious food they need during these difficult times.” USDA…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the rejection of a recent Prop 12 challenge, 1,3D…
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
…was launched to combat the pest. The study indicates that eradication of pink bollworm has helped to save American cotton growers nearly $200 million dollars a year between 2014 and…
Important Reasons for Removing Tree Stumps
…plants. If you’re planning on growing a new garden, a tree stump can wreck your plans. You’ll have to get rid of it before you start tilling and laying down…
APHIS Staff Worked to Overcome Issues of Burdensome Year
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had its hands full in 2020. However, APHIS staff were able to adapt to the multitude…
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
…offers another option for growers to rotate into their integrated pest management (IPM) plan. Adding an additional tool to an IPM strategy can help get better efficacy and help address…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-05-21
…First American Cotton Textile Manufacturers join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and the first confirmed CLas-Positive ACP found in San Diego County. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
CLas-Positive ACP Found in San Diego County
San Diego County reported its first confirmed presence of the bacteria that causes huanglongbing (HLB) disease in citrus. Even though Asian citrus psyllids (ACP), the vector for huanglongbing disease, are…
Recycling Tips for Your Christmas Tree
…your trees, so they don’t end up in the landfill. Cut off the branches and use them for protection around plants. When the tree starts to get brittle, chip it into…
DPR Continues to Look at Potential Action on Soil Fumigants
…don’t have actual data to prove that there’s a problem occurring in any individual county, the permit condition is actually the wrong method to use.” The issue of soil fumigant…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…develop digital lessons and activities for educators and community-based organizations. Topics to be covered in the educational activities include careers in agriculture, plant nutrients, and the nutritional value of fruits…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the new increase in the minimum wage standard, top-netting…