In a recent panel discussion hosted by the organizers of the annual California Economic Summit, Vice President of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Glenda Humiston emphasized the need…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the EPA’s reemerging Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee,…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
Eggplants are a fantastic vegetable to grow in containers. They will add a decorative element to your patio with their deep purple fruits and flowers. And, you can get a…
Growing a Unique Edible Grass with a Sharp, Peppery Flavor
…want to stop that from happening, remove the flowers before they turn to seeds. In most cases you shouldn’t have to worry about pests or disease problems. The young seedpods…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the emergency paid sick leave provision under the Families…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
While I was working at home the other day, we had a nice little shakeup – a 5.8 earthquake centered near Lone Pine. That’s on the other side of the…
Working Together: MFP Change May Mean More Operations are Eligible
A slight change to the calculation of income to receive Market Facilitation Program payments from impacts of the trade wars over the last two years could mean more money for…
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Friends of the California State Fair Gala due to the impacts of COVID-19, Friends of the California State Fair is honoring its tradition of…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
California winegrape growers could suffer at least $437 million in lost sales from this year’s grape harvest due to COVID-19 related economic disruptions. According to an analysis by Jon Moramarco,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories featuring details on the $10 Billion Bayer settlement, an update…
FFA Celebrates 2020 Graduates Through Forever Blue Network
The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization has been celebrating graduates through its new online platform. Earlier this year, the National FFA Organization introduced a new virtual network as…
Picking the Right Perennials for Long-Lasting Blooming Power
Picking the right perennials for long-lasting blooming power. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Everyone wants to enjoy beautiful blooms in the garden as long as possible. So…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
…be integrated with automated pest management systems that will provide alerts for pest, disease, or weed problems. Part of the project will include the establishment of a multi-state Cooperative Extension…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ABC’s newest partnership and scholarship for pollinator week, an…