…incredible foliage color in yellows, greens and white suffuse the shiny foliage, with a beautiful blush of rose-red running down the center of each leaf. The color variation of the…
Free Hedgerow Plants and On-Farm Consultations from NCAT
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is currently offering free hedgerow plants for California farmers. NCAT is also offering free consultations for farmers that may be interested in planting…
Some of the Best Herbs to Help You with Anxiety and Insomnia
…and insomnia caused by physical pain. It’s important to note that everyone reacts differently to plants. Always do your research or check with a medical professional before taking herbs for…
California Organic Institute Begins to Take Shape
…the need for more specialized research. The California Organic Institute is being developed through a collaboration between Clif Bar & Company and the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-29-20
…initiatives could impact farmers. New blackberry varieties have been released by the Agricultural Research Service. Also, it’s that time of year again for the Mummy Shake, learn all about the…
New Blackberry Varieties Released by Agricultural Research Service
Three new blackberry varieties have recently been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. The best genetics of eastern and western blackberries were combined to develop the Eclipse,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-29-20
…initiatives could impact farmers. New blackberry varieties have been released by the Agricultural Research Service. Also, it’s that time of year again for the Mummy Shake, learn all about the…
Safflower Shows Potential as Winter Forage Crop for Dairies
Researchers at UC Davis are looking at the potential of growing safflower as a winter forage crop for dairies. The project is the first of its kind in deliberately growing…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…to implement solutions.” The final EQIP rule makes multiple changes to Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) such as the specific inclusion field research. CIG projects designed to assist historically underserved producers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-28-20
…billion from CFAP 2 and continuing research to address Southern Blight in potatoes. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Research Continues to Address Southern Blight in Potatoes
An ongoing research trial is looking at protecting California potatoes from southern blight. The pathogen is particularly concerning because there are no California registrations for potato fungicides that include southern…
The Western View: Weather or Not
…for much longer than a month. But some weathermen are expecting heavy rainthis year. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the U.S. this winter. …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-28-20
…transportation, farmers getting paid $7 billion from CFAP 2 and continuing research to address Southern Blight in potatoes. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Syngenta Enhances Biologicals Portfolio with Acquisition of Valagro
…growers these tools.” Syngenta’s building of its biologicals portfolio will align with the other components of the company’s crop protection business. The area of biologicals continues to grow as research…