Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers building out further resiliency in food systems through localized investments, Section 18 authorized…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Almonds from Bacterial Blast
Bacterial blast can be a devastating disease issue for almond growers. Cool and wet weather around the bloom period present ideal growing conditions for the disease. In working with the…
Key Elements to Perk Up a Bleak Winter Garden
How to perk up a bleak winter garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Deciduous Tree/Japanese Maple Pinterest image Sarcococca Species, Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) Pinterest image Witch…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA partnering with the Port of Oakland to help with supply chain issues,…
Eggplant Varieties Best to Grow in a Home Garden
Some of the best eggplant varieties to grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Italian Eggplant Varieties Pinterest image Eggplant is very easy to grow, easy…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
An announcement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding a new vaccine mandate is being met with concern from agricultural groups. All non-U.S. citizens crossing the border into the…
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
Sales of organic produce saw steady increases in 2021, finishing the year with more than $9 billion in value for the first time. According to the 2021 Organic Produce Performance…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-31-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the legislative approach to bolster efforts to mitigate the threat of broomrape, also…
Best Chicken Breeds to Raise on the Homestead
One of the best chicken breeds to raise on the homestead. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest image The Buckeye Chicken is a fantastic heritage and dual-purpose…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
A total of $72.9 million is being made available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Grant funding is aimed at supporting…
The California Kitchen: Extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
Morning glory can be a problematic weed for many growers, with it being a significant issue in the San Joaquin Valley. Seeds can remain viable in the soil for long…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers winegrape growers struggling with vineyard development costs, cover cropping in walnut orchards helping…
Winegrape Growers Struggling With Vineyard Development Costs
Vineyard development is becoming more challenging for winegrape growers as costs continue to be an issue. President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said costs really began…