…53 percent of respondents believed that plant-based beverages were labeled “milk” because they had similar nutritional value. The survey also found that 73 percent of consumers incorrectly believed that almond-based…
Growing Challenges to Obtaining Enough Organic Seed
Regulations from the National Organic Program (NOP) dictate that organic producers must use organic seed when commercially available. However, as organic farms continue to increase in size and number it…
Study Shows GMO Opposition Highest from Those Who Know the Least
A new study published by the science journal, Nature Human Behavior found that those who know the least about GMO’s oppose it the most. According the the article, most scientists…
Meat Inspectors, Price Reporting Staff Still On The Job
In response to erroneous reports in the news and (mostly) on social media, the National Pork Producers Council is reminding pork producers and consumers that federal meat inspectors are working…
HLB Detections Increased in 2018 as Monitoring Efforts Intensify
…2018, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) redoubled efforts to limit the spread of HLB and its vector Asian citrus psyllid…
The California Kitchen: Teriyaki Roasted Orange Roughy
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Teriyaki Roasted Orange Roughy with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: In a Saute Pan add……
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-18-19
…damage in pistachios. There is also a report on the new farm bill and how it benefits California. Also in the show we welcome Morganne Clark from the International Agri-Center…
2018 Farm Bill A Hit for California Agriculture
Sometimes California gets overlooked when it comes to agriculture production, even though according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture more than a third of the country’s vegetables and…
SV Ag Tech Summit Focusing On The Present
The Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit is March 26 and 27 at Hartnell College, which is the organizer of the event along with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California…
Weed Identification Tools and Tips
…is called Weeds of California and Other Western States. They’re very good tools.” There are also applications that are available on smart phones that can help growers with weed identification….
Severe Weather, Snow, Mudslides in Recent CA Storm
The National Resource Conservation Service produced a report with data collected by the National Water and Climate Center’s weekly report. The report showed California was drenched by a storm that…
Little NOW Damage in Pistachios Never Happens Twice
…course, a large part of the UC Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ 2019 Statewide Pistachio day. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein pointed out to attendees that although the…
Small Farms Negatively Impacted by Agricultural Water Use Misconceptions
Water continues to be an emotional topic in California, with those outside of the agricultural industry often misunderstanding how farmers and ranchers are using water. Even those who outwardly want…
Edible Flowers You Need in Your Garden
Lavender Cathy Isom tells you about the edible flowers you need in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. From savory gourmet meals to tasty sweet treats,…