…Year If you’re hoping for something a little different in the garden this year, there are some gorgeous perennials to watch for. Plant breeders have been prolific, and among plant…
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
…you have to be able to have long term control and that’s where Alion mixed with something with a little bit more post-emergent activity really does a nice job of…
The California Kitchen: Crab Ceviche
Crab Ceviche In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Crab Ceviche with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb. Crab Meat 2 Lemons…
Water Allocations Highlight New Biological Opinions and Need for Storage
…were announced. Central Valley Project Operations Office Manager Kristin White said that the impact of the new biological opinions was more procedural in nature due to California’s current hydrological conditions….
Addressing Hemp Questions in California Trials
…in Five Points, as well as an identical companion study being conducted at the UC Davis farm. The research is looking at planting density based on variety, as well as…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Coming Up in March
…Advisors, as well as the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. Heguy noted that the Golden State Dairy Management Conference will have pertinent information for “anyone who’s interested in California…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-26-20
…do to grapes, objections to the split-roll property tax initiative, and SGMA’s impact on the value of agriculture land. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
How to Tell if Your Compost is Ready
…for plants. Unfinished compost can be detrimental to plants if it is incorporated into the soil before it reaches the humus stage. Finished compost looks dark and crumbly and has…
Stop the Rot Project to Combat Onion Bacterial Diseases
Over the next four years, researchers will be looking for answers for some of the most problematic bacterial diseases in onions. The USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative is providing $4…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the spotted lanternfly now an official winegrape pest, take…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
…American agriculture to better meet future global demands,” will also make it easier for farmers to get their hands on technological advancements to be successful, “environmentally, socially, and economically.” Deputy…
Why You Need Green Sand in Your Garden
…leaching out. Green sand absorbs up to ten times the amount of water versus regular sand, without water-logging plants. In fact, in a study at Rutgers University, researchers planted potatoes…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
The Agriculture Innovation Agenda that was just announced by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, seeks to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture while increasing U.S. production by 40 percent by 2050. …
President Trump: 2020 Trade Aid on the Table
…now been compounded by the negative impact the coronavirus is having on the Chinese economy. Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Mike Conaway had previously made note of…