…plants in the middle to work your garden. Overwatering is also a hugely common mistake that can cause your plants to drown and rot. Using the wrong chemicals near or…
Poultry Show Cancellations Continue Amidst Virulent Newcastle Outbreak
Poultry show cancellations continue to be announced in response to the outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease (VND). Since May 2018, a VND outbreak has had a devastating impact on poultry…
Stolen 4-H Goats Recovered
…be yours, please contact the Ag Task Force right away. Detectives assigned to the Ag Task Force continue their investigation into this series of goat thefts. From January 9, 2019…
Cregan Named Fresno County Ag Commissioner
The Board of Supervisors has appointed Melissa Cregan to the position of Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures for the County of Fresno Department of Agriculture retroactively effective March 11,…
Emergency Process Pushing New Air Quality Standard for Wildfire Smoke
A new air quality standard that addresses wildfire smoke which contains high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is moving quickly. A petition that was filed at the end of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why some California avocados are being voluntarily recalled, why…
Western View: Nebraska Flooded; Farmers Need A Hand
…donation and 100 per cent of it will go to a farmer that needs it. Go to farmrescue.org or give them a call. Their phone number is (701) 252-2017. I’m Len…
Some California Avocados Recalled Voluntarily
Some California avocados are being recalled out of ‘an abundance of caution’. Henry Avocado Corporation announced this past weekend they are voluntarily recalling California avocados they packed and distributed to…
What is the Grow Medium Coco Coir
…actual coconut. Dendrobium Orchid seedlings plant in a nursery Coco coir is relatively inexpensive and easy to handle. Some of the main reasons gardeners prefer to use coco coir instead…
Deciphering the Walnut Genome
…of California, Davis, and USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS)used a unique approach to sequence the genomes of the English walnut and its wild North American relative by tapping into the…
The California Kitchen: Smoked BBQ Oyster Mushrooms
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked BBQ Oyster Mushrooms with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Bunches of Oyster Mushrooms…
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
The Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018 (PRIA 4) has officially been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The long-term PRIA reauthorization is reported to strengthen and improve…
California Seed Association Works to Ensure Future Success of the Industry
…for the future. During the annual meeting, industry members were presented with information on the association’s activities over the past year and detailed plans for what will be needed moving…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-25-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s Agriculture Liaison appointed by the governor, a UC…