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
Musco Family Olive Company is offering new olive contracts to help growers that are struggling with their next course of action after a recent cancellation of numerous contracts by Bell-Carter…
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
…increased production of antioxidant enzymes—which reduce cell damage—and greater production of antimicrobial peptides, which contribute to disease resistance. The researchers eliminated other potential common causes of colony decline except for…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
The deadline for 2019 conservation easement applications for agricultural lands and wetlands is coming up on Friday, April 12. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-20-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on an upcoming NRCS easement application deadline, a…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
…“if we are looking at products that control pest and diseases than it’s a part of their integrated pest management model.” Dara added however that others are stand-alone plant enhancements,…
Branding and Joining Campaigns to Encourage CA Ag a Seat at the Table
State Assemblywoman Susan Eggman shares her excitement for projects California’s new administration can work toward in the coming years. Whether it’s traditional or non-traditional, there are multiple ways to get…
Consider Growing Leeks in Your Garden
Cathy Isom fills you in on why you should consider growing Leeks in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Consider Growing Leeks in Your Garden Leeks…
Historical Joint Citrus Conference Sees Record Attendance in Riverside
…Professor and Chair of the joint conference Georgios Vidalakis. “This organization was established in 1957 in Riverside in the first conference for citrus diseases, and it has not come back…
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
Industry groups are working for a legislative solution to close the trade loophole that has resulted in devastating consequences for olive growers in California. Current trade regulations have allowed a…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
Representatives from the California Farm Bureau Federation can be found at the State Capitol several times per year, but their most recent trip to the Capitol allowed CFBF members to…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…what USDA and all Americans can do to keep this disease from entering the U.S. To help people learn more about this disease, as well as the steps that can…