Some of most delicious and nutritious leafy greens to grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leafy greens bring so much flavor to your table, why…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
A coalition of a dozen agricultural and conservation groups are encouraging lawmakers to broaden support for climate-smart agriculture. Last week a letter was sent by the coalition to the leadership…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
The agricultural overtime bill AB 1066 that was passed back in 2016 spells trouble for the sheep industry. The legislation is continuing to be phased in for large employers with…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering berries taking the top spot for fresh organic produce…
Citrus Producers Encouraged to Engage with Grower Liaisons
…commercial citrus growers to ensure California’s citrus industry is protected from HLB. As part of that effort, grower liaisons selected by the California Department of Food and Agriculture act as…
Companion Planting Improves Flavor, Yield, and Health of Onions
The best companion plants for onions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Experiment with companion planting for onions to improve the flavor, yield, and health of your garden-grown…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited California this week, meeting with growers, industry groups, and state officials to learn about the challenges facing agriculture. During his stop at Terranova Ranch…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Monterey strawberry production hitting the highest value ever in…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…in December and then the season will run December through mid-April or so. That will be upcoming next Spring, we’ll have some good data coming out of it,” said Rainwater….
Things to Do Now to Get a Head Start on the Fall Garden
…In areas with a longer growing season, plant seeds of sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos and marigolds. Touch up the tropical hibiscus by doing a little pruning before bringing them in for…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the advancement of rural broadband, the continuing efforts to…
Almond Update: Diligent Industry Efforts to Reduce Dust at Harvest
Almond growers are continuing to make strides in their efforts to reduce dust during harvest. The work is being undertaken as part of the Almond Orchard 2025 goals, which include…
‘Unprecedented’ Emergency Curtailments Adopted by State Water Board
…going to be without water for the remainder of the year. It’s going to affect late-season irrigation. It’s going to affect orchards that have to have post-harvest irrigation to prepare…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a Stop Use Notice for two pesticide products that are labeled for organic use. Organic producers are being warned that the products EcoMight-Pro…