Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California dominating in dairy production, sudden vine collapse, and…
Summer Care Tips for Your Outdoor Herb Garden
…This could mean moving container plants into a shadier area or putting some shade plant over plants that gives them protection when the sun is at its strongest. Also stay…
UC ANR Engaged in Projects to Increase Internet Connectivity
In a recent panel discussion hosted by the organizers of the annual California Economic Summit, Vice President of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Glenda Humiston emphasized the need…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the EPA’s reemerging Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee,…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
…large harvest from a single plant. Any eggplant suits container growing, but the heirloom and smaller varieties perform particularly well. Look for the word “compact” in the plant’s name. Larger…
Growing a Unique Edible Grass with a Sharp, Peppery Flavor
Peppergrass is a common plant; you might have it growing on your property without knowing it! It’s often treated as a weed because it grows and spreads rapidly. Peppergrass, also…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-29-20
…First Coronavirus Response Act, and the upcoming deadline for Market Facilitation Program payments. Also, get the details on another deadline, the 2019 water use reports are due July 1 for…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…with the potential for significant seismic activity. After a big quake, damage to the infrastructure could be a bigger problem than damage to the farm. Loss of electrical power is…
Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible
A slight change to the calculation of income to receive Market Facilitation Program payments from impacts of the trade wars over the last two years could mean more money for…
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
…to participants who were planning to attend the event. About the California State Fair The California State Fair is an international award-winning fair, receiving top honors at the International Association…
Week in Review: Dairy Quota Saga Progresses and New Pest Control Material Hits CA
The ongoing process to determine the future of the Quota Implementation Plan in California continues. Sales data shows that so far 2020 has been a strong year for the organic…
How to Avoid COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Penalties
It is important for employers to fully understand what is required under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). A farming…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
California winegrape growers could suffer at least $437 million in lost sales from this year’s grape harvest due to COVID-19 related economic disruptions. According to an analysis by Jon Moramarco,…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Types of Biocontrol Agents and Challenges
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