A new set of winery wastewater guidelines will be imposed on a statewide basis. The State Water Resources Control Board recently adopted a general order regulating how wastewater will be…
Almond Update: Non-conventional Drying Focus of Next Training Tuesday
…focus on the logistics and economics of non-conventional drying methods. “Since we are looking at the possibility of alternative harvesting, we don’t want the almonds to touch the ground. To…
How to Enjoy a Herb and Vegetable Garden Indoors
How to enjoy a garden indoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you don’t have access to outdoor space for a garden, try starting your own garden indoors….
Applications Being Accepted for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Applications are now being accepted for Class 51 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP). More than 1,300 individuals have participated in CALP from the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF)….
NASS Report Shows Vast Majority of American Farms Are Family Operations
A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that family farms are still the backbone of American agriculture. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released the 2017 Census of…
Snowpack Increases, But ‘Still Nowhere Near Out of the Woods’
COURTESEY: California Department of Water Resources California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. The California Department of Water…
Keeping Almond Orchards Safe from Nematode Damage
There are several strategies deployed by almond growers to help keep their trees safe from nematode damage. The most effective means for getting good nematode control early in an orchard…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the confirmation hearing of USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack…
Put the Brakes on Some Pesky Little Diggers in the Garden
…do extensive damage, here’s what you need to know. A mole can be a tricky creature to evict because it lives underground. Repellants, poisons, and fumigants are all options but…
The California Kitchen: Brown Butter Chilean Sea Bass
Brown Butter Chilean Sea Bass In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Brown Butter Chilean Sea Bass with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
Industry members are being asked to provide information as part of an ongoing citrus survey. The survey centers on growers’ knowledge of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). Researchers…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
President Joe Biden has established a set of climate goals through recent Executive Orders. Climate appears to be a high priority for the new administration. Several executive orders have been…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering organic produce sales topping $8.5 billion in 2020, why…
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
Why my houseplants are turning yellow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by vadim kaipov on Unsplash Yellow leaves are a symptom of a fixable problem. Like…