…Valley Rice and a private Chinese importer, which was facilitated by the agricultural trade promotion program. Sun Valley Rice CEO Ken LaGrande indicated in a prepared statement that their patience…
Voluntary Best Practices to Better Protect Citrus from HLB
…go above and beyond what the Department of Food and Ag is going to do if there’s an HLB find anywhere near their orchard,” said Beth Grafton-Cardwell, IPM Specialist and…
Some Things You Can Use as Strawberry Planters
Strawberry plants in a terracotta pot In todays program, Cathy Isom has several great ideas about some things you can use as strawberry planters. That’s coming up on This Land…
Labor Bathroom Compliance Can be Tricky
When it comes to compliant farm labor bathrooms, there are several rules operations have to mind. The new Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule inspections are highlighting the need…
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
…path from moving forward,” Creamer noted that CCM is working with a broad coalition of agricultural groups to oppose the petition through the assistance of an expert attorney in the…
Growing Onions from Seed Has Benefits
Just about every garden has onions. In today’s program, Cathy Isom explains the benefits of growing onions from seed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Onions from…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-05-19
…meeting at the G-20 Summit, why Bumblebees are considered fish and the NCC Emerging Leaders Program completing its first session. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
NCC Emerging Leaders Program Completes First Session
…members, including Jake Sheely of Lemoore, recently completed the first of three training sessions as part of the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) Emerging Leaders Program. The program is meant to…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
…cactus pads, too. Or Pomegranate. Another fruit tree that puts out delicious, healthy food that requires little watering. When they begin to fruit in the fall, it’s best to keep…
Cover Crops Are Site-Specific
…opened their Seeds for Bees program where producers can get cover crop seed and training for free to try out on their land. Director of Pollinator Programs Billy Synk said…
Flowers to Plant That Attract Hummingbirds
…reliable sources of food. You can contact your local Audubon Society to learn about native plants in your area. I’m Cathy Isom… Azalea (Rhododendron) Bee Balm (Monarda) Bee Balm (Monarda)…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-03-19
…opportunity regarding immigration reform, how a prop is keeping the SWEEP program alive and a survey that proves broccoli is American’s favorite vegetable. Tune in to the show for these…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Reduced by a Third for 2019
The annual winegrape assessment rate is officially being reduced after being approved by California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. At the last meeting held on June 17…
SWEEP Prop Funding Keeps Program Alive
A vital water efficiency incentive program didn’t get state funding this year but still has funding. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, also known as SWEEP, was not included in California’s…