Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering disadvantaged farmer debt relief brings substantial assistance for CA,…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…in a free hotel room. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the program has evolved “because of what we’ve learned implementing the program.” The program has…
Growing Tea for Profit May Be Good for Agriculture Producers
Why you might want to consider growing your own tea for profit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tea is a staple in many households across this Land…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, California accounted for 52 percent of citrus production throughout the United States and 63 percent of the nation’s citrus value last…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry. The lack of availability is causing concern within the industry, as growers and shippers…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
U.S. officials are moving forward in addressing a dairy dispute related to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). A dispute settlement panel has been requested and established to review actions taken by…
Tomato Growers Asked to Assist with Fusarium Wilt Research
…fusarium wilt can help address both issues. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute (CTRI), Zach Bagley said they are looking for growers dealing with both root-knot nematode and…
Health Bite: Calories 101
What kind of energy can you put in your mouth? Any guesses?… It’s a calorie! Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your AgNet West Health Bite. Today we’re doing a crash…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an increase in funding for nutritional programs found in…
Just a Few Helpful Tips for Growing Great Strawberries
Some helpful tips for growing great strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberries bed covered with protective mesh from birds. / Shutterstock Aside from good soil, steady water,…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s record export forecast but still no reason for…
Internal Cooking Temp Remains Same Even if Price of Meat is Higher at Market
Proper internal cooking temperatures remain the same, even if the price of meat is higher at the market. Meat prices at the grocery store might be a little higher for…
PD/GWSS Board Supports Project to Develop Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapevines
The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board has approved more than $2.1 million in funding for a dozen research projects. A project out of Oregon State University looks to evaluate the…
Collard Greens are Incredibly Agreeable Plants to Grow
Growing great collard greens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Collards are incredibly agreeable plants to grow. And, they work well in hot southern climates as well as…