The University of California, Davis has developed two new strawberry varieties, providing growers with even more options. Director of the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, Professor Steve Knapp said the…
Intriguing and Flavorful Ingredient Used for Cooking
A very intriguing and flavorful ingredient you should be cooking with. That’s coming up This Land of Ours. Black Garlic By Foodista – originally posted to Flickr If you haven’t…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…update on Hartnell’s Agriculture and Business Technology Institute, followed by a fireside chat with CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. The full-day program on March 19 will begin with morning business sessions…
2020 ACP Blowups Manageable for Central Valley
…for we had a blowup in Kern County again,” Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Grower Liason Judy Zaninovich said on a virtual conference discussing the matter. Because of the…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…food chain workers, expedite vaccinations in rural communities, lift up historically underserved farmers, and build resilience in the food system.” The food and nutrition title includes $3.6 billion for the…
Ag Lender Perspective on Water Futures and Groundwater Trading
Water futures and groundwater trading was the central focus of the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. Several panelists and speakers weighed in on…
Easy-to-Grow Orchids to Brighten Up Your Home
…light. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Easy-to-Grow Orchids to Brighten Up Your Home Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
…to begin the program election and enrollment process now. This process can be completed when applying for other FSA programs as well.” The ARC and PLC programs serve as an…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
…the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and the Paycheck Protection Program are expected to bring levels down to $15.6 billion. Despite the forecasted decline, 2021 net farm income should still be…
Heart-Shaped Houseplants Spread Love on Valentine’s Day
…or placing it in a room with a humidifier. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Heart-Shaped Houseplants Spread Love on Valentine’s Day How to Care for…
CA Well Represented on House Ag Committee
…and agricultural priorities, I have faith that each of these Members will work diligently to fight for the interests of our consumers, food and fiber producers, and rural communities.” Of…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Shea detailing the need for states to have more leeway under the grant program. Funds were recently made available for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…
Why Probiotics Should Be Added to the Garden Soil
…it needs naturally. So, it’s safer for the environment. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Why Probiotics Should Be Added to the Garden Soil Sponsored Content…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the general signup period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has been extended. The CRP general signup has previously been scheduled…