…weeks growers will be assessing the external quality of the fruit and implementing standard protocols to ensure blemished and damaged fruit does not enter the market. Source: California Citrus Mutual…
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…new export markets,” said Alliance President Elaine Trevino. “The ongoing tariff situation is a very challenging environment for California almond growers.” Almonds are one of California’s top three valued commodities…
USDA to Release Complete Set of Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2028
On Feb. 14, 2019 at 12 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release the complete set of tables prepared for the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2028…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-11-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Unexplained Thrips Increase Helping Control Mites
…control spider mites, and Haviland said an increase in more sustainable practices might have something to do with it. “As you know, the almond industry is making a big push…
Growing Your Own Potatoes
Cathy’s intro: How to grow your own potatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Your Own Potatoes If you want a consistent supply of potatoes, it’s a…
Rangeland Summit Highlights Role of Livestock in Wildfire Suppression
The 14th Annual Rangeland Summit was recently hosted in Stockton where more than 150 attendees were presented with information on the value of livestock grazing as it relates to wildfires. …
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
Since the invasive rodent appeared in California last year, nutria issues have continued for California farmers. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has found 379 nutrias in the…
ACP Update from UCR Citrus Day
The recent Citrus Day at the University of California Riverside offered important updates on some of the more pressing matters in the industry. Branch Chief of Pest Detection and Emergency…
Broomrape Weed Spreads Quickly
By the time you see broomrape weed in your fields, it may be too late. There has been a resurgence of broomrape reports over the last decade in California. Retired…
Giving Your Garden a Head Start
In this, the third and final part of her series, Cathy Isom gives you a few tips about how you to give your garden a solid head-start into the growing…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how Broomrape Weed spreads quickly, how a new campaign…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Baked Zucchini Marinara
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Parmesan Baked Zucchini Marinara with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Zucchinis 4 Heirloom Peppers…
New Indoor Heat Illness Regulation Draft Lowers Temperature Thresholds
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) released a revised draft of the indoor heat illness regulation on January 29. A draft of the regulation had previously been released…