New commercial coverage for farmers and ranchers will become available through the California FAIR Plan. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced that the new coverage will start February 1. The increase…
Wireworms: A Destructive, Slimy Critter with a Very Bad Reputation
A slimy critter with a very bad reputation in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wireworm in a carrot Pinterest image Wireworms, are destructive pests for…
Agronomic Minute: Wet Weather Creates Ideal Conditions for Grape Diseases
California started 2022 off with much-needed rain events, which could ultimately lead to higher levels of grape diseases. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith explained that last year’s dry conditions…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-24-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the DWR increasing the water allocations for SWP, the ACTIVATE 22 conference serves…
Winegrape Prices Not Keeping Pace with Rising Costs of Production
Growers are trying to remain resilient despite winegrape prices being far outpaced by rising costs of production. President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said the figures…
SWP Water Allocation Increased After December Storms
Last week the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced it will be increasing allocations for the State Water Project. In a press release, DWR Director Karla Nemeth said that December storms…
Reasons to Grow the Herb that’s Well-Known to Drive Felines Crazy
The many reasons to grow the herb that is well-known for driving felines crazy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Catnip is known to drive cats crazy, but…
Week in Review: Trade War Impacts Tallied and Farmers Encouraged to Weigh-In on WOTUS
…to $225 million is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. A $286.4 billion budget plan for the state of California was…
The California Kitchen: Engagement Meatloaf Untamed
Engagement Meatloaf Untamed In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Engagement Meatloaf Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 LB Ground…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
The Biden Administration recently appointed Blong Xiong as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA California Farm Service Agency (FSA). Xiong joined the California FSA team on Jan….
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Talks with AgNet Media on Funding for Bridge Repairs
…2021 report on bridge condition states there are more than 43,000 highway bridges around the nation in poor condition. Nearly 1500 are in California. California is getting $4.2 billion dollars…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers understanding Bacillus-based products and the needs of growers, also the continuing efforts in…
Dealing with a Dreaded Weed Harmful to Pets and Livestock
How to deal with a dreaded weed that is harmful to your pets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Goat head weed (Tribulus terrestris habitus ) By Obsidian…
Industry Coordination Paramount for Combatting HLB in California
In an open letter to California citrus growers, Jim Gorden, chair of the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee, emphasized the importance of cooperation of all growers to keep huanglongbing…