A group of 12 lawmakers recently penned a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative about the growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party in Latin America and Caribbean trade and…
Finalists Selected for 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award
Three finalists have been selected for the 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes those who inspire others with their dedication…
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
The crops to plant in the Fall for Spring harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Overwintering is the process in which you sow seeds in autumn to…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
With an investment of $10 million, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be bolstering monitoring efforts as part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Acreage enrolled as part of…
Almond Update: Understanding Herbicide Resistance in Orchards
Growers dealing with weed pressures can often encounter varying levels of herbicide resistance. Senior Specialist in Pest Management at the Almond Board of California, Drew Wolter explained that resistance is…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
…Citrus Mutual Casey Creamer described a need for the agriculture industry to become more politically active. At the recent California Citrus Conference, Creamer pointed out that other industries are outperforming…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information about herbicide resistance, along with reports about new carbon monitoring efforts from…
USTR Tai Meets with Chinese Counterpart
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with her Chinese counterpart last week before meetings this week with Italy and a European Commission official. Tai held a virtual meeting with China’s…
Problems Encountered When Growing Vanilla Beans
Some problems you might encounter when growing your own vanilla beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thankfully, Vanilla beans only have a few pests and diseases to…
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
The California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan is being adjusted to provide more adequate coverage for farmers and ranchers. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued an order to…
The California Kitchen: Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed
Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Skillet Baked Chicken Thighs Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
A draft of the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy was recently released for review and public feedback. The draft document was developed after several months of public engagement…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making nearly $2 million in investments to help support the organic industry. A total of $1.73 million in funding is being made available to…
Responding to Black Fig Fly in California
Researchers and state officials are still in the process of forming a coordinated response to the presence of black fig fly in California. The pest has appeared in Southern California…