Some of the best eggplant varieties to grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Italian Eggplant Varieties Pinterest image Eggplant is very easy to grow, easy…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…produce markets. Truckers recently voiced their frustration, organizing a convoy across Canada to protest the cross-border vaccine mandates. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) also raised alarm about the DHS…
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
…Report, organic value grew by 5.5 percent over 2020 figures. The report was compiled by the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners using Nielsen retail scan data. Organic fresh…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-31-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the legislative approach to bolster efforts to mitigate the threat of broomrape, also…
Best Chicken Breeds to Raise on the Homestead
One of the best chicken breeds to raise on the homestead. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest image The Buckeye Chicken is a fantastic heritage and dual-purpose…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…prices being far outpaced by rising costs of production. California officials will not be enforcing the guidelines for animal welfare established in Proposition 12 after a recent court ruling. New…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, as well as horticulture and nursery crops, which includes floriculture. Awards issued through the program as made for a period…
The California Kitchen: Extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…periods of time and once the weeds have matured to a certain point, they are difficult to address without negatively impacting the crop. Crop Consultant with California Ag Solutions, Cary…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers winegrape growers struggling with vineyard development costs, cover cropping in walnut orchards helping…
Winegrape Growers Struggling With Vineyard Development Costs
Vineyard development is becoming more challenging for winegrape growers as costs continue to be an issue. President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said costs really began…
Best Herbs to Keep Your Chickens in Tip Top Shape
…calming and peaceful properties that even chickens enjoy. If you need to freshen up your coop, you can add bundles of dried lavender throughout. While chickens enjoy the flavor of…
Almond Update: Whole Orchard Recycling Highlighted in Mini-Doc
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has put together a mini-documentary highlighting the evolution of whole orchard recycling (WOR) in California. The video, ‘RESILIENCE: The Whole Orchard Recycling Origin Story,’…
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
…domestic products and nearly 35 percent being imports. The majority of food items tested were fresh fruits and vegetables. However, a total of 1,736 samples were processed food items. The…