…resilient against shocks, delivers greater value to growers and workers, and offers consumers an affordable selection of healthy food produced and sourced locally and regionally by farmers and processors from…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) have been released by the California Department of Water Resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expecting to hit a record for…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…Association have expressed concern as to what the WOTUS revision will mean for farmers and ranchers. “The American Farm Bureau Federation is extremely disappointed in the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the EPA announcing its intent to revise WOTUS, benefits…
How to Deadhead Roses to Keep Them Blooming
How to deadhead your roses so they’ll keep blooming. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Facebook Deadheading is a way of removing wilted blooms while encouraging your plants to…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Cal/OSHA Board Waffles on What to Do with Emergency Temporary Standard
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is walking back a recent decision regarding the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Revisions approved by the Cal/OSHA Standards Board (Standards…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…put special emphasis on reaching rural, remote and underserved communities, local and regional food systems, and socially disadvantaged farmers.” USDA will invest $500 million in the purchase of domestically produced…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…for the materials used in the project. The Almond Board of California (ABC) is working to highlight the value of AF36 Prevail. The material has been proven effective in controlling…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-10-21
…lawmakers, honey bees and beekeeping for veterinarians online training and California rice planting wraps up with 20 percent less acreage. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
The best type of hay to buy depending on the animals your feeding. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Animals can tolerate different types of hay. For example, Cattle…
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans have been released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). In lieu of waiting until the end of the two-year review period,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering heat illness prevention plans, the growing demand for lemons…
Research Looks at Grapevine Red Blotch Virus Effects on Wine Quality
One of the research projects being funded by the Pierce’s Disease Glassy Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board is taking a closer look at grapevine red blotch virus. The three-year project based…