…social plant, preferring gardens and rocky walls to planters and pots. Grow it outside with lots of light, minimal watering, and a companion plant or two. Try setting it up…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
A ‘Hot’ Addition to Medley Packaging
The medley produce packaging trend is continuing and the newest addition seen in stores has some spice. Cabo Diablo Hot Pepper Medley Courtesy of Jacobs Farm Del Cabo Combination packs,…
Disaster Recovery Bill on Hold Until Government Shutdown Is Resolved
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to continue funding for the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (WHIP) to assist with disaster recovery. While analysts anticipate the…
USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices – Extends MFP Payment Deadline to Feb. 14
The United States Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C. USDA announced it will reopen all of its Farm Service Agencies despite the ongoing government shutdown. Last week, USDA announced it…
Sterile Pink Bollworm Project Had Issues Too
Similar to the sterile navel orangeworm project, pink bollworm sterilization efforts had issues at first too. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein noted the same problems as UC Cooperative…
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
Cathy Isom begins this series with filling us in about how to grow the enchanted chamomile plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
Virulent Newcastle disease spreads primarily by moving birds that appear healthy but have already been infected, which appears to be the case with the recent discovery in Utah. After multiple…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
…Farmers and ranchers who need assistance with FSA programs are encouraged to contact their local FSA service center to make an appointment. A full list of services that will be…
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
…District also filed a separate lawsuit in the Sacramento Superior Court, putting forth the argument that the Bay-Delta plan violates the California Environmental Quality Act. The latest lawsuit was filed…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Bay-Delta Plan lawsuits that continue to be filed…
Challenging Years Ahead for Wine Industry?
A longstanding wine industry report stated that the next five years wouldn’t be a smooth ride. Silicon Valley Bank has produced the State Of The Wine Industry Report for 18…
Farm Bill Gets the Wildfire Relief Conversation Started
After California was heavily engulfed with fires over the last two years, there was a big push for forest management and wildfire relief to be added to the new Farm…
Water-Saving Techniques for Natural Irrigation
…the terrace, nearest the back wall, has a walking path and/or swale. The outer part of the terrace is planted with gardens. Basins are shallow, depressed areas of land with…