An ongoing research trial is looking at protecting California potatoes from southern blight. The pathogen is particularly concerning because there are no California registrations for potato fungicides that include southern…
The Western View: Weather or Not
…or floods in California. Actually, these forces affect weather in various ways in various parts of the world. It’s supposed to be a La Nina year, which would usually mean…
Recycling Your Pumpkins After Halloween
How to recycle your pumpkins after Halloween. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Once all the trick-or-treating is over you may be wondering what to do with all…
Syngenta Enhances Biologicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Valagro
…combination of these can really move us toward more of a plant health plant wellness approach rather than always dealing with the biotic stresses that a plant deals with throughout…
Data Shows Organic Sales Don’t Drop as Food Industry Reopens
A recent report showed that organic sales didn’t decrease over the last three months as conventional produce did and experts expected. There was a bit of a rollercoaster ride for…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…to four times per year – with more flights in areas with warmer weather. “Warmer temperatures can result in early activity of the pests in the spring and increased activity…
Officials Addressing the 74 ACP Discoveries Found North of the Grapevine
…in ACP discoveries. Hornbaker suggests thorough sanitation efforts be adopted for cleaning picking bags, trucks, tractors, and other equipment. Individual actions such as keeping windows rolled up while on citrus…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering organic sales staying steady, the repercussions of eliminating U.S….
National Cattlemen’s Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The application period is open for the 2021-2022 beef industry scholarships sponsored by CME Group. National Cattlemen’s Foundation awards $1,500 scholarships to ten students that are looking to pursue a…
Carving Halloween Pumpkins is a Tradition
Why carving Halloween pumpkins is a tradition. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The history of Halloween as we know it is based on an ancient Celtic holiday…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Ag Secretary Sonny Purdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that in the first month of the application period, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) approved more than…
Innovative New Carrot Products Are Entering the Market
COURTESY: BOLTHOUSE FARMS A collection of innovative new carrot products will be entering the market beginning in the Spring of 2021. More and more offerings of plant-based alternatives to traditional…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the details on the fast-approaching WHIP Plus deadline, NASDA…
Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers
…COVID-19 is going to continue to impact agriculture in the year ahead. “It’s going to be one of those things that we’re going to have to continue with extended paid…