…artichokes. Way said that lower costs of production in other areas have led many producers to leave Coachella. “The grape business went from about 10.5 million cartons to this year…
New Online Course on Vertebrate Pest Management Available
…from Dr. Roger Baldwin, a University of California Cooperative Extension Specialist in Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution. The course, An Integrated Approach to Managing Ground Squirrels and Pocket Gophers, is now available through…
Best Plants for Making Your Property More Private
Some of the best plants for making your property more private. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Emerald Green Arborvitae Pinterest Star Jasmine Pinterest Image Now that you’ve done…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
The Farm System Reform Act has been reintroduced by Senator Cory Booker, with similar legislation also introduced by Representative Ro Khanna. The legislation had originally been introduced in January 2020….
The California Kitchen: Butter Basted Black Cod
Butter Basted Black Cod In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Butter Basted Black Cod with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…to producers beginning on July 20. Eligible livestock and poultry producers can receive USDA funding for losses related to a lack of processing capacity. The announcement was made at the…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
The objective forecast for California almonds has come down by 13 percent from the subjective forecast that was released in May. Estimates for the 2021 crop have been adjusted to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the first commercial find of black fig fly, California…
Transform the Backyard into Your Own Private Oasis
What you need to know about backyard plants for making your property more private. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re hoping to transform your backyard into an…
Organic Fraud Prevention Program Gaining Industry Support
…program helps organic producers and handlers to prevent fraud and improve the quality of the organic control system.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…a tip was received through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pest Hotline. Fifth-generation farmer and partner at Petty Ranch, Chris Sayer said CDFA sent personnel out to…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the heatwave that California has been experiencing is prompting more pest activity. Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how the recent heatwave has impacted pest populations in…
New Disease Resistant Winegrapes Proving Popular with Growers
The five new winegrape varieties proven to be resistant to Pierce’s disease appear to be popular with growers. After becoming available for purchase, nearly 20,000 vines of the new resistant selections were…