Winners include Sprouts Farmers Market, LA County Department of Public Works and EcoSet Consulting The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized five California organizations for their outstanding efforts to…
Dollar Stores Putting Pressure on Local Grocers
The prevalence of dollar stores throughout the U.S. appears to be having a negative impact on local, independent grocery stores. The increase in the number of bargain-priced retailers is also…
Holiday Decorations to Keep Away from Children – Pets
Cathy Isom has a few important tips about the beautiful holiday decorations you will want to keep away from children and pets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
The California table grape industry recently sold 450,000 boxes to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the Tariff Mitigation Program that is focused on providing relief to…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
Industry members have expressed significant support for some of the dairy policy reforms put forth in the farm bill that should prove beneficial for dairy farmers. The National Milk Producers…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, controlling fleabane and marestail can be a difficult task and typically requires two separate applications for the most effective management. The…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-19-18
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,…
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
Self-fertile almond varieties are becoming more popular as the first trees in production continue to mature. The Shasta variety was introduced a few years ago and growers are starting to…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
…any day now and it appears there could be some significant benefits for California once it gets here. “There’s some really good stuff in it for California, I mean first…
CFDF Issues Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health and Food Safety Services issued a disease alert. Virulent Newcastle Disease has been found in a commercial chicken operation in…
New ‘Bee Where’ Program Should Be Here By Spring
The ‘Bee Where’ program that was launched at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors annual conference is expected to be ready to go by spring. Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner…
Farmland Access Remains A Challenge for Young and Beginning Farmers
…percent in 2018 to a national average of $3,140 an acre. Some of the most expensive farmland includes Iowa, with average prices as high as $8,080 in Iowa and California…
China and U.S. Attempt to Resolve Trade Issues Within 90 Days
The bilateral trade war with China while still there, seems to be simmering down. Last week, China purchased 300,000 tons of U.S. soybeans and recently agreed to do away with…
Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresher, Longer
Caring for your Christmas tree is extremely important. Cathy Isom gives you some ways to keep your Christmas tree fresher, longer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A…