In this, the second of her series, Cathy Isom tells you where you should plant chamomile. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Where You Should Plant Chamomile As…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-23-19
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…
A ‘Hot’ Addition to Medley Packaging
The medley produce packaging trend is continuing and the newest addition seen in stores has some spice. Cabo Diablo Hot Pepper Medley Courtesy of Jacobs Farm Del Cabo Combination packs,…
Disaster Recovery Bill on Hold Until Government Shutdown Is Resolved
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to continue funding for the Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (WHIP) to assist with disaster recovery. While analysts anticipate the…
USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices – Extends MFP Payment Deadline to Feb. 14
The United States Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C. USDA announced it will reopen all of its Farm Service Agencies despite the ongoing government shutdown. Last week, USDA announced it…
Sterile Pink Bollworm Project Had Issues Too
Similar to the sterile navel orangeworm project, pink bollworm sterilization efforts had issues at first too. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein noted the same problems as UC Cooperative…
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
…1/4 inch of soil. Keep the ground moist and you’ll see an abundance of tiny seedling appear in about 14-20 days. Avoid overwatering as well. Chamomile can handle a moderate…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
Virulent Newcastle disease spreads primarily by moving birds that appear healthy but have already been infected, which appears to be the case with the recent discovery in Utah. After multiple…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will be providing additional administrative services beginning January 24. The announcement made on January 22 indicates that FSA services for farmers and ranchers will be…
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
…water district millions of dollars in the acquisition of alternate water supplies and increased reliance on groundwater. Many irrigation districts had been negotiating voluntary plans with state agencies to reach…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Bay-Delta Plan lawsuits that continue to be filed…
Challenging Years Ahead for Wine Industry?
A longstanding wine industry report stated that the next five years wouldn’t be a smooth ride. Silicon Valley Bank has produced the State Of The Wine Industry Report for 18…
Farm Bill Gets the Wildfire Relief Conversation Started
After California was heavily engulfed with fires over the last two years, there was a big push for forest management and wildfire relief to be added to the new Farm…
Water-Saving Techniques for Natural Irrigation
In the second of her series on irrigation, Cathy Isom discusses several of the water-saving garden techniques for natural irrigation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Water-Saving Techniques…