Courtesy: UC ANR An important research project looking at Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is set to begin early next year. Extension Specialist at UC Riverside, Monique Rivera said they were…
Enhanced PACA Training Being Offered Online by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is offering a detailed training course online for individuals and companies that buy and sell fruits and vegetables. The new training…
The Western View: UC Turns The Tide on HLB
With all the bad news we’ve had this year, it’s exciting to pass along something good. It looks like University of California scientists have found a way to stop citrus…
Almond Update: CASP Benefits Handlers’ and Growers’ Sustainability
At the 2019 Almond Conference, the Almond Board of California had a session aimed towards explaining why handlers care if their growers are involved in the California Almond Sustainability Program…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Northeast
Some tips for Summer gardens in the Northeast to keep them looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In the Northeast, gardens are at their…
Mechanical Weeding Trials Showing Promising Results in Tomatoes
Researchers are continuing their work on a series of mechanical weeding trials in fields of processing tomatoes. The project is being made possible by support from the California Tomato Research…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
A project looking to address pest control in walnuts is being funded through the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)….
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide valuable assistance for producers looking to improve irrigation water management. NRCS staff can help craft an efficient irrigation plan to maximize the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Wildfire Smoke Rule Compliance amid COVID, get an update…
The California Kitchen: Carne Asada Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Carne Asada Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 Carne Asada Steaks Cut in…
Researchers Develop Quick and Inexpensive Way to Measure Soil Density
Researchers have developed a quick and inexpensive method for measuring soil density. Determining the weight of a soil sample is simple enough with a scale, but determining the volume can…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Pacific Northwest
Some tricks for Summer gardens in the Pacific Northwest to keep looking their very best. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Late summer marks the season for garden-fresh…
New Hemp Processing Method Shows Promise for Industry
Researchers have developed a new hemp processing method that could provide producers with a more economic outlet for hemp crops. The Co-solvent Enhanced Lignocellulosic Fractionation process known as CELF deconstructs…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
A recent report highlights the efficacy of California dairy conservation practices in achieving water savings and protecting water quality. Sustainable Conservation was awarded support funding for a project from the…