…2019, organic alfalfa hay is a critical source of forage for California dairy farms. The study looks at the economics of using flood irrigation in the production of organic alfalfa…
What Makes Coleus a Unique and Showy Tropical Plant
What makes Coleus a unique and showy tropical plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Coleus Rainbow Shutterstock image Coleus is a showy, upright or mounded tropical plant grown…
Almond Matters: Still Time to Address Peach Twig Borer and Other Pests
…reached the biofix threshold. After a warm start to spring, cooler temperatures for much of California helped to provide a window of opportunity for growers. “That kind of slows things…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…to USDA’s approach is the concept that to be effective, whatever we do must work for farmers, ranchers, and landowners.” The 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry lays…
VofV: Moving Technology Forward Through Teamwork
…farm and then flow into the marketplace, developing technology as a “team sport,” and taking a global approach to solving problems and moving agriculture forward. Want more tips? Listen to…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA needing producers’ input to come June, access to…
Shifting Trends in California Citrus Varieties
As California growers consider which crops present the most opportunity for success, the citrus industry is no different. Shifting consumer trends have helped dictate which varieties of citrus are most…
Natural Ways to Keep Some Bothersome Bugs at Bay
Some natural ways to keep some bothersome bugs at bay. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Instead of spraying the whole yard with toxic pesticides in order to enjoy…
Health Bite: Electrolyte 101
Sports drinks like Gatorade have done a great job highlighting the need to replenish electrolytes, but does anyone know what they are and why they’re important? Hi I’m Rachel Eslick…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…mill tax increase would create for farmers. The purported purpose for moving to a tiered system is to push the industry towards lower-risk pesticides. However, WAPA President and CEO Roger…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-25-21
…Leal also has a report with some national attention to the need for water infrastructure in the west. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…
New Testing Method Could Enable Earlier Diagnosis of HLB
A new test involving CRISPR technology could help with early diagnosis of Huanglongbing (HLB). A study recently published in the journal Phytopathology details how a new diagnostic test can detect the HLB…
FFA Awards More than $1.5 Million in Scholarships
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to 974 recipients across the country. The scholarships were made possible thanks to the generosity of…
Great Items to Use in the Garden Instead of Plastic
How to use less plastic in the garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. We use more plastic in gardening than we realize. For example, those little pots…