…to that?’ So that’s the question we would be answering with this,” River noted. “This would be something that we would do to update risk models in California to be…
Enhanced PACA Training Being Offered Online by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is offering a detailed training course online for individuals and companies that buy and sell fruits and vegetables. The new training…
The Western View: UC Turns The Tide on HLB
With all the bad news we’ve had this year, it’s exciting to pass along something good. It looks like University of California scientists have found a way to stop citrus…
Almond Update: CASP Benefits Handlers’ and Growers’ Sustainability
At the 2019 Almond Conference, the Almond Board of California had a session aimed towards explaining why handlers care if their growers are involved in the California Almond Sustainability Program…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Northeast
Some tips for Summer gardens in the Northeast to keep them looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In the Northeast, gardens are at their…
Mechanical Weeding Trials Showing Promising Results in Tomatoes
Researchers are continuing their work on a series of mechanical weeding trials in fields of processing tomatoes. The project is being made possible by support from the California Tomato Research…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
…of CAFF staff, University of California Cooperative Extension specialists and personnel from the California Walnut Board. There will be a series of field days that will be scheduled at the…
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
…in an agricultural operation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GCFCReu2J2o State Conservationist Engineer for California NRCS, Greg Norris said that irrigation system replacement can help provide a good starting point for better water management. Ensuring…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Wildfire Smoke Rule Compliance amid COVID, get an update…
The California Kitchen: Carne Asada Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Carne Asada Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 Carne Asada Steaks Cut in…
Researchers Develop Quick and Inexpensive Way to Measure Soil Density
Researchers have developed a quick and inexpensive method for measuring soil density. Determining the weight of a soil sample is simple enough with a scale, but determining the volume can…
4-H Gives Incarcerated Youth Freedom to Try Their Hands at Growing Vegetables
…garden project. Impressed, the board gave them the full $2,200 requested. “The Farms of Tuolumne County Board of Directors admires the enthusiasm of the young people who are part of…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Pacific Northwest
Some tricks for Summer gardens in the Pacific Northwest to keep looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Late summer marks the season for garden-fresh…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
Well-known appellations, powerful marketing and excellent products make California wines very valuable. Could the same be done for California’s cotton crop? California farmers produce high-quality cotton, but currently take in…