The Canadian Parliament has officially approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), making the announcement late last week. The USMCA ratification was made possible after the trade deal passed through the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-16-20
…trials and could be well suited with avocado production. Also, we’ve got details on how USDA is funding California’s efforts to address pest issues and get the latest information on…
USDA Funds California Efforts to Address Pest Issues
COURTESY: CDFA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating nearly $13 million to assist California growers with addressing pest pressures. As part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s…
Automated Fertigation Could Be Ideal for Avocado Trees
…you put on the tree today is in the tree tomorrow,” Spann said. “The efficiency is huge.” California Avocado Commission Research Program Director Tim Spann was part of some of…
How to Spot and Get Rid of Whiteflies
Cathy Isom has a few tips about how to spot and get rid of whiteflies on your garden plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Spot…
Week in Review: Billion-Dollar Water Rules and Ag Order 4.0 Impacts
This week’s headlines covered what kind of impact California’s water supply rules are going to have on the economy, as well as the impending Ag Order 4.0 which will have…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
President Donald Trump recently signed the Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019, which will expand and improve border inspections of agricultural products. Introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters’,…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…California. The CIG program is another one of the NRCS opportunities that are currently accepting proposals and will be awarding a total of up to $750,000 for the program. Project…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-13-20
…program and FDA’s announcement of a new leafy green safety plan. Also, we’re talking with Agri-Pulse about what’s happening at the State’s Capitol and why Gov. Newsom’s statewide guidance is…
How to Sell Your Cut Flowers at Farmers Market
In today’s program, Cathy Isom gives you a grower’s guide to selling cut flowers at a farmer’s market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Sell Your…
Ag Day 2020 Canceled
…and ranchers to meet with members of the California Legislature. CDFA is proud to present Ag Day to the Capitol community and looks forward to continuing this tradition in 2021….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-12-20
…and day to day operations. Also, get the three factors the Almond Board of California says make up the optimal yield equation and were talking about why cooperation and leadership…
Almond Update: Three Factors Make Up Optimal Yield Equation
…of pounds per acre. Those factors include the number of flowers, potential fruit set, and kernel weight. Almond Board of California‘s Senior Manager of Agricultural Research Sebastion Saa said there…
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
Cathy Isom has some pointers, as well as a list of some foods you should can in the Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Foods to Can…