…make it available to plants. The work was recently published back in October in American Chemical Society Materials Letters. The experiments show that if the SMAG-soil is mixed into dry, sandy…
Growing a Gorgeous Flower for Both Food and Medicine
Growing a gorgeous flower that has both food and medicine uses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto from Pixabay Multi-purpose plants are invaluable….
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is moving forward on critically important Friant-Kern Canal repairs. A Record of Decision was signed last month authorizing repairs to a 33-mile portion of the…
Proposed Neonicotinoid Mitigations Are Moving Forward
…period on the proposed mitigations officially ended on October 30. Mitigation efforts are being proposed in response to the concern raised about how neonicotinoids impact bees and other pollinators. The…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the shift in pest management, USDA outlines the projects…
Major Romain Lettuce Producer Recalls Product Voluntarily
…October 15 or 16 and with a UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 should be thrown away. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is supporting the voluntary recall and is investigating the incident. They…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Webinar for Western Producers
Industry members are being encouraged to participate in a live U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol informational webinar. The webinar scheduled for December 8 is meant for producers in California, Arizona, New…
Best Defensive Plants to Keep Your Garden Safe
Some of the best defensive plants to keep your home and garden safe. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Prickly pear cactus with red fruits Natural plant barriers…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
…of Wyoming and Tom Carper of Delaware introduced the legislation at the end of 2019. The bill was passed through the U.S. House of Representatives in early October and was…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up Its First Online Edition
The California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) recently concluded the online edition of its annual conference. A multitude of presentations and continuing education credits were available between October 12…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the DPR’s proposed mitigations on neonics, H-2A labor rates…
Winter Pruning Tips to Get the Job Done Right
Some winter pruning tips to get the job done right. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pruning shrubs. The best time is the end of winter or early…
Mandarins Showing Promise in First Objective Survey
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service conducted the Mandarin Objective Measurement Survey for the first time this year, getting a baseline for California production. Because it is a new survey, a…
Agricultural Committees Undergo Leadership Changes
Leadership positions in Congressional agricultural committees will undergo some changes in light of the recent election. Both the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees are going to be led by…