Almond grower dollars have been going into dust reduction research for over 15 years. That research now includes off-ground harvesting, which the Almond Board of California (ABC) believes is an…
Steps to Take to Ripen Green Tomatoes
…to check the bag daily. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Steps to Take to Ripen Green Tomatoes Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
USDA Launches New Website Features to Help Farmers Hire Workers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new website features to assist with the hiring of agricultural workers. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue recently unveiled new features of the Farmers.gov…
Unsolicited Seeds from China Likely to be Online Scam
Reports of unsolicited seeds that appear to have originated from China are continuing to come in. Federal officials are working with state and local authorities to try and collect the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-29-20
…California is a problem and get an update on the Trade Advisor Committee and its California representatives. Also, learn how bees are being used to deliver crop protection materials. Tune…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…Senate leadership also introduced the Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act as part of the HEALS Act, which includes several of the technical changes to the Paycheck…
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
…as you can get. Remove any remaining foliage from the canes and clean up debris from around the bush. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Pruning…
OPN to Offer More Online Events With Organic Grower Summit Cancellation
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has had to cancel this year’s Organic Grower Summit due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The event provides information and education on a variety of organic…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
…for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
The mystery seeds that appear to have originated from China are appearing in mailboxes around the United States. After a number of reports from California residents, the California Department of…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is conducting an online agronomic survey to help gain a better understanding of the needs and challenges of agricultural production. The questionnaire is…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-28-20
…how USDA’s food box program is benefiting communities as well as the industry, and get the details on incentive programs that help make the cost of electric yard trucks feasible….
Newsom Announces New Housing for Ag Workers During COVID
…action to protect them will help protect all Californians. Working with the Legislature, we will advance new initiatives to support these key workers and their employers.” His support, called Housing…
Important Tools You Will Need for Pruning Your Roses
…time to glove up and start trimming. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Important Tools You Will Need for Pruning Your Roses Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…