The Almond Board of California is reminding producers around the state that two beneficial incentive programs remain open for applications. The first being the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s National Air…
Growing Bonsai Even if You Are a Beginner
Cathy Isom has some important tips for you about growing Bonsai even if you’re a beginner. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Bonsai Even if You Are…
Finding the Threshold for Almond Hull Concentration in Dairy Rations
Researchers have been evaluating what type of affect increasing almond hull concentration in rations for lactating dairy cows will have on milk production. Almond hulls have been shown to have…
Almond Matters: Uniformity Compensates for Short Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, it appears that the overall uniformity of orchards and strong overlap between varieties has compensated for the short bloom period this…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-18-20
…identification process. We also touch on Ag Order 4.0, almond bloom, and how the coronavirus led the U.S. Department of Transport FMSCA to suspend the hours of service rule. Tune…
The Western View: Covid-19 Turns Our World Upside Down
…point and destroying normal life. It spreads like wildfire on a California summer day and exploits any weakness it finds. We have to take this disease seriously. Some experts think…
Clock Still Ticking on Ag Order 4.0 Despite Pandemic
…Bureau is moving forward with a forum today on the issue with California Farm Bureau Federation Senior Counsel Kari Fisher. SLO County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett said he…
Some Garden Plants with Colorful Foliage
Caladium Color is something everyone wants in their garden. Cathy Isom tells you about some plants with colorful foliage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some Plants with…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
Growing sorghum as a dairy forage can provide significant value for farmers, particularly as water availability continues to be a growing concern. The interest in sorghum can vary between wet…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…group setting meal requirement, which is vital during a social distancing situation. USDA is using all available program flexibilities and contingencies to serve our program participants across our 15 nutrition…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is suspending the hours of service rule after the declaration of a national emergency in response to the coronavirus…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the important differences in meat alternative products, details about…
Dealing with Bacterial Garden Blight
Cathy Isom gives you some information about, as well as the best methods of dealing with, bacterial garden blight. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dealing with Bacterial…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…one in five of those being children.” CDFA has said it will be working closely with the California Office of Emergency Services, the California Department of Public Health, as well…