A recent announcement made by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association, called for taxes on sugary drinks as the percentage of consumption presents health risks…
How to Plant and Grow Chives
…shallowly at about one-fourth inch. You can succeed in growing chives in raised beds, directly in the ground, or in pots. Provide about 1-inch of moisture per week. And plant…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Sorbet
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Strawberry Sorbet with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Qt Strawberries 1 C sugar 1…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Mite Control
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as temperatures start to heat up its important for growers to be prepared with their mite control programs. Diligent monitoring for…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a program that is promoting pollinator health and an…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion of the Produce Safety Rule
…(FSMA). FDA indicated in a guidance document that the agency would not be holding entities that are growing, harvesting, packing, or holding either winegrapes, hops, pulse crops, or almonds responsible…
Almond Update: Ag Equipment Survey Response Needed, Deadline Approaching
Responses to the 2018 Ag Equipment Survey will directly determine how much funding is allocated to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) equipment turnover incentive programs. The Almond Board of…
Monitoring Southern Blight in Colusa County
After southern blight showed up in several tomato fields in the Sacramento Valley, researchers began work to quantify the spread and impact of the disease in annual rotations in the…
Nine CA Counties Designated Natural Disaster Areas
Although California has recently been classified as drought-free, the state has been known for suffering through years of drought with lingering drought effects. It was recently announced by Agriculture Secretary…
Program to Promote Pollinator Health Hits Milestone
The National Pollinator Garden Network (NPGN) was originally founded by nine organizations including the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). In June 2015 the NPGN launched the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) and just recently…
How to Grow Your Own Lemon Tree
Cathy Isom has a few tips for you about how to grow your very own Lemon tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Grow a Lemon…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Asparagus
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect Asparagus with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 16 Asparagus Tips 3 T Olive Oil…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-27-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
CDFA Secretary Ross Receives Agriculturalist of the Year Award
Ross riding on an old John Deere tractor on the steps of the state capitol at their Ag Day celebration. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross…