…frost date. Most Italian eggplant are ready to harvest in about 70 days. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Eggplant Varieties Best to Grow in a…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…improving and retargeting existing programs and creating new efforts, like PCCP, to reach a broader set of producers. USDA is currently accepting applications for two new pandemic assistance programs: the Organic and Transitional Education…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…is being finalized 24 hours from required implementation,” said Ed Treacy, IFPA Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability. “This will cause concerns for those responsible for adhering to this…
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
…in free range climates where they can forage. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Chicken Breeds to Raise on the Homestead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJLtXKRIpGI Buckeyes are noted…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…prices being far outpaced by rising costs of production. California officials will not be enforcing the guidelines for animal welfare established in Proposition 12 after a recent court ruling. New…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…possible through the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004. The overall program is managed by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Funds from the program are allocated based on considerations…
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
…periods of time and once the weeds have matured to a certain point, they are difficult to address without negatively impacting the crop. Crop Consultant with California Ag Solutions, Cary…
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…
Best Herbs to Keep Your Chickens in Tip Top Shape
…your chickens include: Marjoram, Calendula, Thyme, Comfrey, Oregano and garlic. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Best Herbs to Keep Your Chickens in Tip Top Shape…
Almond Update: Whole Orchard Recycling Highlighted in Mini-Doc
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has put together a mini-documentary highlighting the evolution of whole orchard recycling (WOR) in California. The video, ‘RESILIENCE: The Whole Orchard Recycling Origin Story,’…