…plant health will also be improved, leading to better tolerance to pest pressure from diseases and weed competition. The two demonstration sites will showcase compost applications and their impact on…
Corn Silage Harvest on the Horizon for California Producers
Corn silage harvest time is just around the corner and California producers will want to make sure they are prepared to make important decisions about harvest timing. After approximately three…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) is updating food safety measures for the production of leafy greens. The LGMA Advisory Board recently voted to accept a series of changes…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor fills in for Danielle Leal today with lots of information for producers. We hear how N95 masks are available…
Mitigating Heat Stress on Beef Cattle Operations
When there are consecutive days of triple digit temperatures it can be a challenge to address heat stress in cattle. Producers implement several types of strategies to try and mitigate…
Tips for Caring for a Tough-to-Grow Houseplant
How to care for a houseplant that has a reputation for being tough to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Orchid Plant Image by pen_ash from Pixabay…
Recent Heatwave Had Mixed Impact on Cucurbit Production
The recent heatwave that brought triple-digit temperatures to much of California appears to have had a mixed impact on cucurbit production. Van Groningen and Sons harvests watermelons from June all…
ESA to Potentially Reflect A New ‘Habitat’ Definition Under Proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed a rule to amend the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a new ‘habitat’ definition. The proposed rule is currently available for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the extended CFAP deadline allowing growers more time to…
National FFA Numbers Reach Record Level
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization recently announced a record high student membership. National FFA reports that there are more than 760,113 student members, an increase of nearly…
The California Kitchen: Agua Chile’s
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Agua Chile’s with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 English Cucumber 1/4 C Red Onion…
Gooseberries: The Best Way to Grow and Eat Them
How to grow and eat Gooseberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Radfotosonn from Pixabay If you’ve never seen or tried them, gooseberries look a little…
Producers Working Through Challenges of LNU Lightning Complex Fire
The LNU Lightning Complex Fire has already burned more than 350,000 acres in Northern California as firefighters continue working to contain the multiple wildfires that make up the incident. The…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA assisting farmers and ranchers devasted by the wildfires,…