In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, sustainability goals have been announced to push the almond industry to continue their efforts of environmental stewardship. Director for Sustainability and…
U.S. Organic Sales Hit $50 Billion for the First Time
American organic sales hit a milestone last year, surpassing $50 billion dollars for the first time ever. According to the 2019 Organic Industry Survey that was recently released by the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-29-19
…China have dropped off significantly; Brian German will tell us how much, and we have this week’s Almond Matters segment later in the show. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored…
Lavender Oil Has Many Uses
Cathy Isom has told us about the many uses of Olive Oil around the home. Cathy has searched out another oil that has more than just one use. Cathy gives…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…sales hit an all-time high, and input is sought for groundwater treatment program grants. All that and much more in today’s Farm City Newsday. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
…agricultural advocate known as ‘Almond Girl Jenny.’ Jenny Holtermann “There’s only ever been two people from California,” said Holtermann. “So, it really is an honor to have been selected and…
Pesky Critter Known for Attacking Plants
Brown caterpillar cutworm beautifully bent on stem plants Cathy Isom tells you about the pesky garden critter known for attacking plants from the ground up. That’s coming up on This…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
…The BeeWhere program facilitates communication between beekeepers and pesticide applicators to ensure the safety of beehives. For almonds alone, more than 30 billion bees are brought to California to pollinate…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-27-19
…California almonds were represented at the White House for the announcement. John Deere is slowing production a little, and there are some upcoming pest management webinars. Also, on this Memorial…
UCCE Webinars Offered During Invasive Species Action Week
Courtesy California Fish & Wildlife Beginning on June 3, UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) will be offering a series of free lunchtime webinars to highlight Invasive Species Action Week. The webinar…
Ways to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest
Your garden produced to much for you to consume? Cathy Isom has some great ways to avoid wasting your bountiful harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ways…
Cherries Not the Only Crop to Experience Storm Damage
Many reports have been highlighting the storm damage caused in California cherry crops, however, several other crops also experienced varying levels of damage. Liz Hudson, who owns and operates Hudson…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-24-19
…unseasonal weather, USDA announced a second tariff relief package, the latest episode of voices of the valley talks about autonomous weeding machines, and our Almond Matters segment reminds growers that…
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
Photo by Alexander Mils on Unsplash In Governor Gavin Newsom’s ‘May Revise’ of the state’s budget, several changes were made that will affect the agriculture industry. There were significant increases…