…in snowpack levels, and how COVID has shined a light on the difficult process of bringing food from farm to table. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
COVID Shines Light on Difficult Process of Bringing Food from Farm to Table
…rise to a greater appreciation for American farmers. While the majority of supply chain issues have since been straightened out, the pandemic shed some light on the work involved in…
Best Indoor Plants Not Requiring a Lot of Light
…as it is tolerates low light but will thrive in bright, indirect light. Bird’s Nest Fern love filtered light to light shade and need humidity to thrive. The Cast Iron…
Virtual California Rice Commission Annual Grower Meeting Coming Up
The California Rice Commission’s (CRC) Annual Grower Meeting is coming up on January 21-22. In light of COVID-19 restrictions the event will be hosted virtually this year. Speakers will presenting…
Critical Habitat Definition and Exclusions Finalized Under ESA Rules
…became necessary after a 2018 Supreme Court case shed light on issues with how a critical habitat was to be evaluated. The final definition states that “For the purposes of…
Registration Available for California Weed Science Society Conference
This year the California Weed Science Society (CWSS) conference will be a month-long event. The CWSS Annual Conference was originally scheduled to be held in Santa Barbara in January. In light of…
Grow Edible, Culinary, and Medicinal Herbs in a Windowsill Garden
…of edible, culinary, and medicinal species. All that’s required to grow most veggies and herbs is at least six hours of sunlight to thrive. A south-facing window is preferable. Aim…
New Pollinator Species to Become Available in California
…more suited to working in greenhouses because they are not dependent on UV light to navigate throughout the canopy. So, they’re very efficient pollinators, flying under cover,” said Davis. With…
The Western View: The Mother of Thanksgiving
Sarah Josepha Buell truly was a shining star in the early days of our country; a driven young woman, smart and curious, she had an inquiring mind and a passion…
Different Varieties of Pomegranates to Grow
…a sweet undertone, pomegranate reminds me of cherries or cranberries. ‘Sweet’ is a favorite variety because it’s sweet, as the name suggests. The skin is pink or light red, preceded…
USDA Encourages Safe Food Handling on Thanksgiving
The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging safe food handling practices this Thanksgiving holiday. Although Thanksgiving Day may be a bit different this year in light of…
Historically Significant Fruit Goes Beyond Food and Medicine
…damage or kill your breadfruit tree. Some breadfruit turns a light shade of yellow when it’s ready. Others you can’t judge by the color.Use the plant as a potato substitute….
Week in Review: Prop 15 Defeated, Neonicotinoid Mitigations Moving Forward
…some changes in light of the recent election. The Bureau of Reclamation is moving forward on critically important Friant-Kern Canal repairs. It has been a lengthy process for the California…
The Western View: Hang in There, 2020 is Almost Over
…we hope it will take the curse of Covid away with it. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s called 2021. In the back of…