Despite some fairly significant storms that came through during the month of March, California’s snowpack only measures approximately half of the average for this point in the year. The April…
The California Kitchen: Gnocchi Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Gnocchi Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 1 Pinch Salt 4oz Ricotta…
Almond Matters: Seasonal Priorities for Growers
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are evaluating their seasonal priorities as the temperatures begin to warm up throughout California. Two points of emphasis as the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the avocado industry shifting its focus amid the coronavirus…
How to Treat a Plant Infected with Rust
White Rust of Crucifers ‘Mustard’ In this, the third installment on plant rust, Cathy Isom gives us solutions on how to treat a plant infected with rust. That’s coming up…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an increased demand for N95 masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the country. Some companies have announced they will be retooling their operations…
Assessing the Potential of Harvesting Elderberry Hedgerows
Elderberry hedgerows can provide several benefits for growers who plant them along a farm’s edges, such as improving agricultural runoff, providing habitat for beneficial insects, and assisting with carbon storage. …
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…two percent. Freestone peaches, walnuts, raisin grapes, nectarines, almonds, and hay were also shown to have a decrease in productivity relative to ambient ozone exposure. Although many California farmers may…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-31-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Representative Josh Harder urging the White House to have…
Plants Most Vulnerable to Rust and How to Deal with it
Yellow Rust in a Wheat Field In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom filled you in about how to locate rust in your garden. Today she reviews the plants most vulnerable to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-30-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a new sensor technology that could help address food…
Citrus Bloom Starting Up in the Central Valley
Citrus bloom is officially underway in several areas of the Central Valley, with weather forecasts projecting fairly warm conditions. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Tom Tucker noted that District 1 in…
Discovery of Plant Rust in Your Garden
Wheat Leaf Rust Cathy Isom explains to you what you can expect, and what some of the causes are, with the discovery of plant rust in your garden. That’s coming…
State Department Addresses H-2A Issue with Interview Waivers
The U.S. State Department has addressed the H-2A issue that was created when the U.S. suspended routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing services in Mexico in response to the COVID-19…