The concept of sustainability in agricultural production goes beyond strictly environmental concerns. While sustainable ag practices often result in better overall conditions for the surrounding environment, those practices also help…
Shutdown Hinders Implementation of Farm Bill Benefits to California Producers
…time when farmers, ranchers and organizations are planning their year. California Farm Bureau’s Manager of Federal Policy Josh Rolph explains the next steps of implementation of the Farm Bill. Shutdown…
How to Harvest Your Chamomile Plant
In the third and final part of her series, Cathy Isom tells you how to harvest your chamomile plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Harvest…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
Views from Spina and Uesugi Pumpkin Patches Gilroy-based Uesugi Farms issued a statement on its website saying that due to market conditions and factors outside of their control, they will be…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-24-19
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,…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
Several Resource Conservation Districts (RCD) are offering free or low-cost irrigation tests to let a grower know how or where they can improve their system. Almond Board of California’s Senior…
Where You Should Plant Chamomile
In this, the second of her series, Cathy Isom tells you where you should plant chamomile. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Where You Should Plant Chamomile As…
The California Kitchen: Haricot Verts Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Haricot Verts Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Olive Oil 1 T…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-23-19
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,…
A ‘Hot’ Addition to Medley Packaging
The medley produce packaging trend is continuing and the newest addition seen in stores has some spice. Cabo Diablo Hot Pepper Medley Courtesy of Jacobs Farm Del Cabo Combination packs,…
Disaster Recovery Bill on Hold Until Government Shutdown Is Resolved
…National Cotton Council, Reece Langley. A majority of the bill focuses on the agricultural losses that occurred in 2018 from disasters such as the devastating California wildfires. “This would continue…
USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices – Extends MFP Payment Deadline to Feb. 14
The United States Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C. USDA announced it will reopen all of its Farm Service Agencies despite the ongoing government shutdown. Last week, USDA announced it…
Sterile Pink Bollworm Project Had Issues Too
Similar to the sterile navel orangeworm project, pink bollworm sterilization efforts had issues at first too. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein noted the same problems as UC Cooperative…
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
Cathy Isom begins this series with filling us in about how to grow the enchanted chamomile plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant…