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
An organic fraud prevention initiative established by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is gaining supporters. Fraudulent organic products have created a significant amount of concern within the industry. Initially launched…
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…
Agriculture Foreign Exchange Program Opens Again for 2022
The International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) is once again offering an opportunity to participate in their foreign exchange program. After taking a year off due to COVID restrictions limiting travel, IFYE’s…
Tips for Removing Deep Rooted Shrubs from the Garden
How to remove deep rooted shrubs from your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking to give your landscape a new look, you may need to…
Health Bite: Gas Station Finds
…oranges. And others may have grapes or cut-up melons in a cup. It’s best to go with fresh produce rather than dried fruit. Fresh produce is full of water. Meanwhile,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-13-21
…favorable market conditions for pistachios, and the winegrape industry rapidly adopting mechanical pruning technologies. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous…
Farm Bureau Extension Continuing Education Series Begins July 15
Farm Bureau Extension’s continuing education series is set to begin this week. There will be four dates over the summer and fall for the virtual series of classes offering continuing…
Small Space Gardening Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle
Tips for edible gardens in small spaces. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gardening in small spaces doesn’t have to be a struggle. Maximize your minimal gardening space by…