Farmers who depend on direct marketing their produce appear to be having a tough time during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the demand for fresh produce has been strong in the…
New Payroll Protection Program for Small Business
A new payroll protection program is available to small business through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act also known as the CARES Act. When the COVID-19 relief act…
Perennials that Will Have a Big Impact on Your Garden
…like a tender tropical plant, but perennial Hibiscus is hardy enough to withstand freezing winters. This giant plant produces 12-inch-wide flowers in stunning shades of red, pink, and white on…
March Storms Had Nominal Impact on California’s Snowpack
Despite some fairly significant storms that came through during the month of March, California’s snowpack only measures approximately half of the average for this point in the year. The April…
The California Kitchen: Gnocchi Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Gnocchi Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 1 Pinch Salt 4oz Ricotta…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the avocado industry shifting its focus amid the coronavirus…
How to Treat a Plant Infected with Rust
…on This Land of ours. How to Treat a Plant Infected with Rust If your plant is infected with rust, your first action should be to remove diseased plant material….
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…to provide assistance, ag employers are asked to contact CDFA with information as to what supplies are running low and how that will impact the food supply chain. About the…
Assessing the Potential of Harvesting Elderberry Hedgerows
Elderberry hedgerows can provide several benefits for growers who plant them along a farm’s edges, such as improving agricultural runoff, providing habitat for beneficial insects, and assisting with carbon storage. …
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…on crop production. Ambient ozone and the effects of climate change can negatively impact table grape productivity by as much as 22 percent, while strawberry productivity was only reduced by…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Representative Josh Harder urging the White House to have…
Plants Most Vulnerable to Rust and How to Deal with it
…to list all of the plants that are susceptible to the disease. In fact, it’s even possible for rust to infect your lawn. Chances are, you’ve dealt with this disease,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new sensor technology that could help address food…
Citrus Bloom Starting Up in the Central Valley
Citrus bloom is officially underway in several areas of the Central Valley, with weather forecasts projecting fairly warm conditions. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Tom Tucker noted that District 1 in…