If you are thinking of growing your own herb garden, why not try hydroponics. Cathy Isom tells you about some herbs you can grow in water. That’s coming up on…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-09-20
…their orchards from start to finish. Get the details on how to enter Syngenta’s 7th Annual RootedinAg contest and we’ve got more on American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund which…
Reasons Why Leaves on Your Plants Turn Yellow
Raspberry plant with yellow leaves, green veins. Nutrient deficiency. Probably lack of iron. Cathy Isom reviews some reasons why the leaves on your plants are turning yellow. That’s coming up…
Almond Update: Maximizing Yields and Sustainability from Start to Finish
…Extension Tree Crop Advisor Franz Niederholzer said growers can do several things in the life of an orchard to stay in the game. He believes the most sustainable plan in every aspect of…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…latest federal biological opinions. Under the California Endangered Species Act, pumping activities can be dictated on the basis of salmon populations. “DWR stated its intent to refrain from seeking “to…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting the most critical areas for supporting through the stimulus funding….
American Livestock Production Sets the Standard for Environmental Impact
There is a lot of conversation about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from animal agriculture, however, the U.S. is a global leader when it comes to the environmental impact of livestock…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-08-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering NRCS’ On-Farm Trials that take a look at holistic…
Plant a Fruit Tree-Reduce Stress and Store Trips
…they can. Among them are local plant nurseries. Most of the plants have yet to blossom since it’s only early April, but a nectarine tree is already showing off beautiful…
The California Kitchen: Oven Roasted Hashbrowns
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to bake Oven Roasted Hashbrowns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Idaho Potatoes Skin On TT Garlic…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…commodities have presented the plan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which requests $5 billion in funding to support the produce industry. The effort has also garnered support from…
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
…percent for Friant Division Central Valley Project contracts for the 2020 contract year. The initial allocations that were announced in February had incorporated some of the operational flexibility afforded by…
Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust Aims to Help Ag
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has established the Farmer Relief Fund as a way to help producers who are struggling with the conditions created by COVID-19. Initially launched on March 24,…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…spreads readily through community contact. To reduce the possibility of spread, knowing who the crew is and having an idea of who they have been in contact with should help. …