Stone fruit harvest looked to be a little late this year, but that has changed over the last month. Halfway through April, UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz…
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
…moss in flats and rolls similar to other ground cover plants. The advantage of this method is that once you roll your moss out, water it, and walk on it;…
EPA: Glyphosate Products ‘No Risks to Public Health’
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that glyphosate products are not a public health risk when used properly, affirming the agency’s previous findings in relation to the safety of…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
Although cotton plantings might have gotten a bit of a late start this year, overall cotton acreage is expected to increase considerably. California cotton is coming off of a strong…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) launched an interactive website that provides livestock producers with important information. The site contains web links…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-02-19
…in space, the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program and how this year is expected to be a strong year for cotton plantings. You’ll also get an almond update on where all…
Almond Update: Assessment Increase Finding Homes for Increasing Almonds
…almonds. Listen to Fleischmann’s interview. Almond Update: Assessment Increase Finding Homes for Increasing Almonds About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Climbing Vegetables You Can Grow in a Limited Space
…space, dwarf varieties are the way to go. Same for squash, melons, and watermelons. Taking your crops off the ground not only helps you to make the most of your…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
The Organic Fertilizer Association of California (OFAC) is starting their educational seminar series for 2019 beginning on Tuesday, May 7 at the Salinas Sports Complex. The educational workshop offers growers…
Almond Matters: Sharing Farm Stories to Counter Misinformation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., advocating on behalf of the industry can be as easy as simply sharing farm stories on social media. The almond…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-01-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what caused a decrease in ACP populations in Southern…
Tamarixia Helps Reduce Psyllid Population in Southern California
A magnified photo of tamarixia radiata, a tiny stingless wasp utilized in the Asian citrus psyllid program. The actual size of the wasp has been compared to fleas or particles…
Why You Should Consider Growing St. John’s Wort
Image by Vasil Stefanov from Pixabay Cathy Isom has a few important tips on why you should consider growing St. John’s Wort, and how to plant and harvest it. That’s…
Labor Shortages Continue for California Farms
California farmers and ranchers report that labor shortages continue to be an issue despite multiple efforts to help remedy the problem. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) worked with the…