…workable plans to evaluate these grapes in the grower’s interest.” UNCERTAINTY OF ACTUAL DAMAGE RELATED TO SMOKE EXPOSURE Measurements can identify smoke markers down to one-half part per billion. Bitter…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. In today’s show, Brian German has a report on how California costs are continuing to make more states attractive for…
Almond Update: Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention
Research results continue to back up the idea of using cover crops in orchards around the state. The plants can add nitrogen to the soil, promote beneficial insects, Increase pollinator…
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
…the exact same job for the exact same company, the workers’ comp rate is exactly half in Arizona. It costs twice as much to pay for workers’ comp for a…
The Western View: Honors to A Farmer With A World-Changing Invention
It goes without saying – Farmers and ranchers are inventors out of necessity. They make their own tools and equipment when they need to, or if they just want to….
Growing One of the Most Used Spices in the World
…plant if the weather cools too much. The best companion plants include egg plant, spinach, chard, chives, dill, parsley, and oregano. Peppercorn has few pests and diseases so you’ll want…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…water consumption by plants. Example of OpenET platform. COURTESY: Environmental Defense Fund “OpenET is developing a web application and data system to provide accurate, consistent, reliable information on evapotranspiration on…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…American Farmland Trust will stimulate the adoption of various soil health practices by involving farms in a coast-to-coast Soil Health Demonstration project demonstrating regionally appropriate soil health strategies across three…
Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Sales to End by 2035 Under Executive Order
…administration believes the move would reduce GHG emissions by 35 percent. There are no projections on the impact the order will have or will cost Californians to implement. “I guess…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-30-20
Today’s Farm City Newsday includes reports from Brian German on how the California rice crop is shaping up pretty well and information for Milk producers looking to apply for CFAP…
The California Kitchen: Creamed Cabbage 2020
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Creamed Cabbage 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Head Cabbage 1T Olive Oil…
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Clean Up the Fall Garden
…trees drop leaves around their root zone it’s OK to leave them alone because leaves are rich in nutrients. Leaves and other plant bits are broken down naturally over time…
Agriculture Seeks Federal Support for Coronavirus Worker Protection
A group of agricultural organizations from across the U.S. are seeking federal support to enhance worker protection in regard to COVID-19. More than 160 industry groups sent a letter detailing…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
…and is providing resources to generate interest. The program provides a standard to verify the sustainability of American cotton, an attribute that is becoming increasingly important to consumers. The goal…