Agriculture Workers Picking Lettuce in Salinas valley California Every year California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CAL/OSHA) releases a report with details of the top-cited violations across several industries for…
Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers Market Week
…more than 8,700 farmers markets in the United States, and California leads the way with 760 markets throughout the state. Shopping at a farmer’s market can help stimulate local economies,…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
Along with telling you about the different varieties, Cathy Isom lets you know how to start growing your own Brussel Sprouts at home. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering almond hulls potentially improving eggs, CSI SmartWater curbing ag…
Almond Update: Almond Hulls Improving Egg Production?
Research is using almond hulls to make a better organic chicken feed. Hulls can increase a critical amino acid naturally in black soldier fly larvae, a key feed option in organic poultry production. Dean…
The Western View: Insects Repelled by Unfamiliar Odors
…since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West. Sponsored Content…
Knowing How to Germinate Seeds for Your Garden
Everyone has wondered about the best methods to starting seed growing. Cathy Isom has researched how to germinate seeds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Knowing How to…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
A recent House Agriculture Subcommittee meeting appears to have shed light on the possibility of allowing gene editing in organic production. USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach…
AgSharks Competition Back for Another Year
IRVINE, Calif. (WGA) – Western Growers and S2G Ventures (Seed 2 Growth) are again partnering to host the 2019 AgSharks® Competition, a pitch competition where start-up companies working on agricultural…
Assistance Payments May Be More Evenly Distributed This Go Around
The latest round of assistance payments may be more evenly distributed compared to last year’s trade relief package. An additional $16 billion has been committed by the Trump Administration for…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-07-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CA/OSHA data on citations in the ag industry, trade…
Importance of USMCA for American Dairy Producers
Lawmakers recently heard from several agricultural industry members about the reasons that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) needs to be ratified quickly. President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council,…
What You Can Do to Revive Tired Old Plants
Cathy Isom lets you know why, as well as how, to revive tired old plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. What You Can Do to Revive Tired…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering upcoming DWR workshops and webinars regarding GSPs, the ongoing…