…pricey. Radicchio is Old World chicory with wine-red leaves and a white center. Despite its appearance, it’s not related to cabbage. It has a tangy flavor that adds a pungent,…
Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success
…history on what needs to be done in that orchard, irrigation certainly.” Many growers that may have been limited in their sanitation efforts and are already experiencing pest concerns will…
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
…heavy. Soil and potting mix are often sold in large volumes at your local garden center, but when making your own mix, you need to know how much to expect…
Lemongrass, an Incredibly Easy-to-Grow Herb
…when you buy them in a store or garden center. Over 50 varieties exist around the globe, but not all are edible. So do your homework. It’s considered a sub-tropical…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…sustainability efforts encourages a spirit of cooperation within the industry and helps dictate where more educational resources may need to be developed. “Typically you’re worrying about irrigation today, or pest…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
…manage it more intensively and actively. The second piece is fix what’s broken and expand capacity where it’s needed,” Director of the Water Policy Center at the Public Policy Institute…
American Lamb Checkoff Program Proves Value in Recent Report
…the program by industry stakeholders equates to approximately $14.20 in return. The report uses pertinent information taken from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
https://youtu.be/Vft8f-CMA10 Another cover crops field day at the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center (PMC) demonstrated how research is finding ways to make cover crops work for all…
California Antique Farm Equipment Show Opens April 12
The 2019 California Antique Farm Equipment Show is set to kickoff at 8 a.m. Friday, April 12 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. The event will run through Sunday, April…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…Aquaculture and the 2018 Irrigation and Water Management Survey. These and other products, such as state, county, and congressional district profiles, will be released throughout the year. The first Census…
Almond Update: Maximize Yields with New CASP Workshops
Another series of workshops from the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is available for producers this month. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Irrigation and Water Efficiency, Spencer Cooper, said the workshops would…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…help producers find the right loan programs for their business and submit loan documents to their service center. With feedback from customers and field employees who serve those customers, farmers.gov…
Dairy Producers Previously Enrolled in the Livestock Gross Margin Program Now Eligible for 2018 Margin Protection Program
…coverage for dairy producers.” Eligible producers can enroll during the sign-up period at their local USDA service center. To locate your office, visit farmers.gov. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content…
Second Verdict Against Roundup Weed Killer Issued
…and the company should not be liable for Mr. Hardeman’s cancer.” The second phase of the case will center on liability and whether Bayer will ultimately be held responsible for…