…of more of an entity to bring people together.” The California Organic Institute is working on the development of research and extension programs to enhance the organic sector. Specifically, the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the the debate on climate change and how climate…
Almond Update: It’s Time to Mummy Shake!
Almond Board of California‘s Halloween-themed campaign to support winter sanitation is officially open. The Mummy Shake contest is in its third year, and it’s a fun way for industry members…
Golden Valley FFA Named California’s Top FFA Program
…points and was named the California Top FFA program of the year out of more than 360 California chapters. The program has been steadily increasing its performance in recent years,…
New Blackberry Varieties Released by Agricultural Research Service
Three new blackberry varieties have recently been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. The best genetics of eastern and western blackberries were combined to develop the Eclipse,…
Winter Composting Tips You Should Know
Some winter composting tips you should know about. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Just because the winter weather sets in that doesn’t mean the composting should stop….
Safflower Shows Potential as Winter Forage Crop for Dairies
…the crop as forage for dairy cattle in California. The early observations demonstrate quite a bit of promise for the crop. Further research looking into the crop’s viability for dairy…
EPA Approves New Dicamba Registrations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the approval of new dicamba registrations. New five-year registrations have been approved for two over-the-top (OTT) dicamba products. EPA also extended the registration for…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced its updated rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The final EQIP rule makes updates to the program that were part…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering citrus psyllid’s way of transportation, farmers getting paid $7…
The California Kitchen: Brown Butter Scallops
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Brown Butter Scallops with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 T Vegetable Oil TT S+P…
Research Continues to Address Southern Blight in Potatoes
An ongoing research trial is looking at protecting California potatoes from southern blight. The pathogen is particularly concerning because there are no California registrations for potato fungicides that include southern…
The Western View: Weather or Not
…or floods in California. Actually, these forces affect weather in various ways in various parts of the world. It’s supposed to be a La Nina year, which would usually mean…
Recycling Your Pumpkins After Halloween
How to recycle your pumpkins after Halloween. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Once all the trick-or-treating is over you may be wondering what to do with all…