Your green thumb is itching to grow a garden, but you just don’t have the space. Cathy Isom gives you some unique ways to showcase your herb garden. That’s coming…
Developing Vineyard Management Technologies to Improve Efficiency
A multi-state research project aimed at helping growers make better-informed decisions using vineyard management technologies continues to make progress. The Efficient Vineyard Project looks to develop science-driven, precision viticulture systems…
Antibiotics for Animal Agriculture Drops by A Third
New data from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows that sales of antibiotics for animal agriculture have declined significantly. The 2017 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-04-19
…research. It talks about competition for the California avocado industry and an upcoming Central Valley rural crime meeting. The top report of the day is a recap of the first snow survey of…
New, Yet Old, Competition for California Avocados?
…to ship to 32 states excluding California and Florida. Several other southern states are also off limits, as well states that border California, but that may be temporary. USDA Officer…
U.S. Trade Officials to Meet in China Next Week
The tension between the top two economies of the world seems to be dwindling– tariffs have been reduced, goods have been purchased and talk of a trade war resolution is…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…safe, sustainable way to control pests while improving crop quality and yield.” One of the projects they are working is a long-term trial in Chico at Nicolaus Nut Company. Almond…
Transform Raised Garden Bed into a Cold Frame
Cold Frame Garden Flickr Cathy Isom checks out a creative way to transform a raised garden bed into a cold frame. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If…
First Snow Survey of the Year Reveals a Strong Start
…here over the weekend. We’re below average but there’s still opportunity, we’re only through the first of our three wettest months of the season,” Dr. Anderson said. California typically receives…
The California Kitchen: Poached Prawns Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Poached Prawns Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 12 Prawns, 1 LB Butter, 1…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently proposed changes to the advertising requirements for farm labor positions. The current rule requires employers to advertise available positions in local print newspapers…
Court Agrees with USDA in GIPSA Ruling
About a year after a petition was filed, the GIPSA ruling was finally issued by a U.S. District Court on December 21. The ruling stated that the U.S. Department of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today we have our Almond Update where we talk about farmers’ participation in sustainable practices and…
Almond Update: Participation Crucial for Industry Sustainability
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is a tool for growers to help share what they are doing in the orchard with the general public and join the sustainable journey. Almond Board of…