In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…
New Prune Varieties Ready to Take the Next Step in the Development Process
The Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis has three new promising items that are ready to take the next step in the development process. Manager of the Breeding Program, Sarah…
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
…to fresh, healthy U.S.-grown potatoes,” NPC Vice President of Trade Affairs Jared Balcom said in a press release. “After decades of delay, we hope this ruling represents a light at…
Health Bite: Sleep More to Lose Fat
…a monitor to track how much sleep you’re actually getting, from deep, to REM, to light sleep. You’ll even get to see the amount of time you’re awake in bed…
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
…light of the recent water allocation announcement to California farmers and growers, we are writing to share our concerns and respectfully request that your administration take steps to address this…
Solano Gold Offers Some Flexibility for California Prune Production
The Solano Gold cultivar can provide some flexibility in production for California prune growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro explained the Solano Gold cultivar…
California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate
…to be challenging especially in light of California’s reduced work week which means likely some overtime hours that some H-2A workers might be engaged in. So, it’s a lot of…
Tree that Grows and Provides Healthy Nuts for a Lifetime
…of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, with proper care. The trees produce fragrant light pink flowers in spring and early summer, and the glossy green leaves provide year-round…
Proper Lighting for Houseplants Crucial for Livelihood
…has bright indirect light to medium light. Eastern exposure will have direct morning sunlight to bright indirect light. And, Western exposure will have bright indirect light to direct afternoon sunlight. Also,…
Tips for Starting Vegetable and Flower Seeds Indoors
…to help keep the seeds warm and moist. In order to germinate your seeds, they will need a ton of light. Pick a south-facing window. Make sure you rotate your…
Yolo Gold Prune Cultivar Continues Showing Promise
A relatively new prune cultivar is showing quite a bit of promise for California growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro said the Yolo Gold…
Wild Edible Plants You Can Transform into a Cooking and Baking Flour
…them. Chestnuts, too. Which, when made into flour, is sweet and light and incredibly good in cakes. Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Pecan, and Beech Nuts can all be made into flour. Different…
Easy-to-Grow Orchids to Brighten Up Your Home
…light. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Easy-to-Grow Orchids to Brighten Up Your Home Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
…the proper nutrients. Light levels are also an issue. Too much light is an issue, but yellow plant leaves are due to too much shade. Although unfavorable sunlight and water…