Students in Tulare County Farm Bureau’s high school leadership program had the chance to see first hand what it’s like when California Farm Bureau visits the Capitol to talk agriculture…
Rare Southern California Rain Sets Up Avocados
Southern California coastal growing areas usually see little of the winter and early spring rainfall in the state, but not this year. California Avocado Commission President Tom Bellamore agreed with…
Voicing Cotton Concerns in Farm Bill Implementation
Progress is continuing to be made as the 2018 Farm Bill moves further toward implementation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is holding a series of listening sessions to garner…
Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how, and why, to grow Ginger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes Ginger…
Second Verdict Against Roundup Weed Killer Issued
…awarding damages to Hardeman. Roundup weed killer has also been the center of other litigation. Last year a California groundskeeper accepted $78 million in damages in relation to a similar…
The California Kitchen: Whole Maine Lobster
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Whole Maine Lobster with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Maine Lobster that weigh 1.5…
Almond Matters: Agricultural Education Provides Increased Ag Appreciation
…teacher not to include agriculture in their classroom,” Culbertson noted. “Rather than teach about the parts of a plant in a book or up on a chalkboard or whiteboard, why…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering record-breaking attendance for the IOCV/ IRCHLB conference, why a…
Almond Update: Trust, Honesty, Partnerships Key in Sustainability Messaging
Sustainability is now part of the conversation in every step of the food chain. Almond Board of California’s Director for the European Region and Global Public Relations Dariella Roffe-Rackind said…
Tips for Growing Raspberries
Cathy’ Isom has some helpful tips for growing raspberries in your own backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tips for Growing Raspberries Raspberries are hardy, cold tolerant,…
New Olive Contracts Being Offered to Offset Damage from Cancelations
…displacing California olives. “We want every farmer impacted by this decision to know that Musco Family Olive Company is committed to the California ripe olive industry. Our gates are open…
Lawmakers Demand Inclusion of Ag in EU Trade Deal
Trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union remain ongoing as representatives continue to work through the details. One of the major points of contention between the two…
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
…overwintered under the same circumstances to the CRP apiaries, only 20 percent could be rated Grade A and 55 percent were less than 2 frames or dead. “With California almond…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…in our conservation portfolio to agricultural producers,” NRCS state conservationist for California Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “These easement opportunities provide a means to keep working land in…