…weeding in tomatoes, the 10 things being done to make leafy greens safer and how the DATA Act will help more farmers use ag technology. Tune in to the show…
Planting Now for Fresh Food on the Thanksgiving Table
What you should plant now for fresh food at the Thanksgiving table. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting and grow sweet potatoes batata plant, yams By Radovan1,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Housing for the Harvest Program, bee-friendly farming practices…
California Farm Production Expenditures Still Highest in the Nation
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, California’s total farm production expenses for 2019 were once again the highest in the nation. Farm production expenditures for…
Almond Update: Bee+ Scholarship Takes Risk Out Of Bee-Friendly Practices
The Almond Board of California is reminding producers of the new support available for bee-friendly practices. The Bee+ Scholarship will provide 100 almond growers with cover crop seed from Project…
Housing for the Harvest Helps Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
The Housing for the Harvest program helps mitigate the spread of COVID-19 amongst farmworkers. This housing program was created by Governor Gavin Newsom in July to provide temporary housing for…
Why Cucumber and Squash Leaves Turn Yellow
…a watering problem. That means you’re either giving your plant too much or too little water. Another reason could be nutrient deficiency. Plants require an array of nutrients, which makes…
Bilingual SGMA Video Series to Foster Better Understanding
State and local agencies are continuing to work to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). With SGMA’s far-reaching implications, Ph.D. Candidate at UC Merced, Vicky Espinoza has created a…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the industry’s reaction to the Gov. endorsement of Prop….
The California Kitchen: Chili Infused Tofu
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Chili Infused Tofu with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Marinade 1 LB Firm Tofu 2…
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
…at a time when they are already suffering from the effects of the pandemic. The measure would increase taxes on barns, dairies, wineries, processing plants, vineyards, orchards and other agricultural…
Farmer Plants Sunflowers as an Uplift During Pandemic
…plant sunflowers. A lot of them. The farm now has more than 22 acres of flowers, seven of which haven’t even bloomed yet. For their efforts, it will produce nearly…
Working Together: Flexible Marketing Capitalizes on Pandemic Baking
When COVID-19 restrictions kept everyone at home and closed restaurants, a lot of consumers rediscovered baking. The California Walnut Board and Commission, like many other organizations, saw the need to…
Leafy Greens Safety Remains Priority as Fall Production Moves to AZ
…to ensure food safety. A list of ten action items feature efforts being undertaken to maintain the safety of leafy greens now and into the future. The list reiterates the…