The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board has approved more than $2.1 million in funding for a dozen research projects. A project out of Oregon State University looks to evaluate the…
Collard Greens are Incredibly Agreeable Plants to Grow
Growing great collard greens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Collards are incredibly agreeable plants to grow. And, they work well in hot southern climates as well as…
Week in Review: Mill Assessment Increase Concerns & Shifting Trends in California Citrus
…A new test involving CRISPR technology could help with the early diagnosis of Huanglongbing, according to a recent study. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines…
Organic Sales Hit New Record of Nearly $62 Billion in 2020
Organic sales hit a new milestone in 2020, reaching a sales value of $61.9 billion. The figure represents a 12.4 percent increase over 2019, according to a report from the…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Tempura
Cauliflower Tempura In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Cauliflower Tempura with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 32 OZ Carbonated Water 1/2…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-28-21
…treatment that helps mitigate the impact of HLB infection and the success of Yellow Starthistle Rosette Weevil to be monitored over summer. Tune in to the show for these news…
Registration Still Open for WAPA Annual Meeting in Monterey
Registration is open for Western Agricultural Processors Association’s (WAPA) annual meeting, scheduled to take place in-person in Monterey. The annual meeting will take place June 13-18 at the Monterey Marriott…
Common Mistakes to You Need to Avoid When Raising Sheep
Pinterest Some common mistakes to avoid when raising sheep. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to raising sheep – or any kind of livestock, for…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being encouraged to provide technical assistance funding for small and mid-sized farms and food businesses. More than 100 organizations representing a variety of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a potential dairy dispute with Canada under the USMCA,…
MSOB: Biocontrol Treatment Mitigates HLB Symptoms
Huanglongbing (HLB) continues to be an issue for citrus growers, but a biocontrol treatment shows promise in combatting symptoms. Using a benign strain of Xylella fastidiosa bacteria in infected trees…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) made a significant investment in plant breeding research. NIFA has invested nearly $9 million dollars in 22 different…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Offers A Multitude of Benefits
Industry members are consistently working to implement methods to improve sustainability and environmental stewardship within almond production. Senior Manager of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
A new cost study tool has been released looking at the costs and returns of organic alfalfa production in California. With about 900 million pounds of organic milk produced in…