Some easy-to-grow orchids to brighten up your home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Capri23auto from Pixabay Despite their reputation for being difficult, many orchids can…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
Applications are being accepted for the 7th annual California Green Medal. California vineyards and wineries are encouraged to apply for the 2021 California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Applications 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…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that the deadline to enroll in risk and price loss coverage programs is approaching. Farm Service Agency (FSA) is encouraging farmers to enroll…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting overall net farm income to decline in 2021. In the 2021 Farm Sector Income Forecast USDA’s Economic Research Service is forecasting a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s representation on the House Ag Committee, benefits of…
Heart-Shaped Houseplants Spread Love on Valentine’s Day
How to spread the love of some heart-shaped houseplants on Valentine’s Day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest Instead of a one-and-done vase of fresh blooms, express…
Resources Available to Help with Farmworker Vaccination Process
The vaccination process is being rolled out statewide, but differences between counties can be challenging to navigate. Different areas of the state have different systems and priorities in place for…
CA Well Represented on House Ag Committee
…is hope for the committee. “The issues facing the Agriculture Committee are as important now than ever before,” said Scott. “While this roster includes an impressive diversity of region, background,…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is asking for additional flexibility when it comes to Specialty Crop Block Grants. NASDA has sent a letter to U.S. Acting…
Bloom Nutrition Essential for Having a Successful Nut Set
Almond growers around the state have their minds set on the pending bloom period. One of the critical components of getting a successful nut set is proper bloom nutrition. Wilbur…
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
…are responding to the market,” said AGG President Jeff Bitter. “The market’s been poor and so people are less excited, less aggressive about putting grapes in the ground. But there…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-11-21
…USDA measuring the financial well-being of CA farmers and ranchers, and take a look at the Almond Board of California’s newest team member who is uniquely suited to help growers….
Almond Update: New Team Member Uniquely Suited to Help Growers
The background of the newest member of the Almond Board of California (ABC) may position him to be extra-valuable to producers. Michael Roots is the newest Field Outreach and Education…