Researchers from UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) are looking closely at the watergrass issues in California rice fields to get a better understanding of the problem. Watergrass has historically been a…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-13-19
…of the Year, how Assembly Bill 5 will impact California farmers and tune into another episode of Voices of the Valley. Tune in to the show for these news stories…
Growing a Nutty Holiday Favorite
The holiday season is upon us. Cathy Isom has some tips about how to grow a sweet, nutty treat that’s a holiday favorite. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-12-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Nourishing Winter Plants for Birds
Silvereye feeding on cotoneaster berries Cathy Isom has a few tips and lets you know about some of the best and most nourishing winter plants for birds. That’s coming up…
USDA Rule Puts Pressure on California to Finalize Hemp Regulations
…it sounds like USDA will not issue a license to a grower in California,” said Huntsinger. “We are anxiously awaiting to see whether California gets a state plan application in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Funding and Time Not Enough
The agriculture industry believes the allocations for the exploration into a chlorpyrifos alternative in California are inadequate. The Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) has dedicated $2.1 million and a taskforce to finding substitutes for growers…
Preparing for The Next Round of Livestock Methane Reduction Funding
…emissions by 40 percent, and so it’s important that we get some incentives to be able to do that.” The funds are expected to be released by the California Department…
Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes. They are also very important for our plant growth and development. Cathy Isom has some ways to attract wildlife to your garden. That’s…
New Lighting Requirements for Agriculture Arriving by Next Harvest
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is moving quickly on implementing lighting requirements for agricultural operations working at night. The concept for updating nighttime regulations for lighting dates…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-08-19
…operation that’s growing hops, two Californians receive the Agriculture Future of America scholarship and CRISPR technology that is being used to develop pathogen-resistant rice. Tune in to the show for…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
If you are wanting to keep you garden natural, and not use harsh chemicals , Cathy Isom has some ideas for easy homemade pesticides that really work. That’s coming up on…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Start-up Challenges and the Importance of Analyzing Data
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…