…produce and flowers by the basketful in the Pacific Northwest. The key to helping plants beat the warmer temps this month is helping keep garden soil consistently moist. For areas…
New Hemp Processing Method Shows Promise for Industry
…noted. “We were able to push the final utilization of the plant to about 99 percent which is great.” The new hemp processing method provides a separation of the plant…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
…the project, the estimated annual impact at scale was measured at 61 billion fewer gallons of water applied and 55 million fewer pounds of nitrogen applied. Because of the amount…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Prop 1383, the increase in the number of “smelly”…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. California received 14 proposals this year, for projects that would augment existing NRCS technical tools (planning, assessment/delivery) to better facilitate conservation on…
Cotton Industry Seeking Research Proposals
The California Cotton Industry Research Committee (CCIRC) has sent out requests for proposals seeking research projects that pertain to the cotton industry. The deadline to submit a research proposal is…
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
…to take action. “Yes, we’re required to do an investigation, and we’re required to submit it to (the Department of Pesticide Regulations) in a timely manner,” Santa Barbara County Deputy…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Midwest
…Take cuttings now of plants you want to overwinter indoors as houseplants. Choices might include coleus, scented geranium, fuchsia, or wax begonia. For lawn care, now is the time to…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
The Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel (EFA SAP) is contemplating some changes to the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The panel…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
Over the past ten days Chinese purchasing of multiple U.S. agricultural goods has created some optimism within the industry. Specifically, purchases of American sorghum and soybeans have picked up considerably….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how to stay protected during the triple-digit temps with…
2020 Grape Harvest Ramping Up Around California
Grape harvest ramped up around California last week. Sparkling wine grape harvest began last week for wineries around the state. Operations in the Napa and Central Coast regions reported some…
UCCE Rice Team Collecting Watergrass Samples
…characteristics, making identification easier. The goal is to collect enough data to help with the development of more effective management plans. Anyone looking to have samples taken in their field…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: South
…In coastal areas and Florida, plant transplants of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Sow seeds of summer squash, snap beans, and cucumbers. Plant a fresh crop of heat-loving annual transplants to…