…fall. This year’s October-November period has been the 15th-driest on record for the Sierra Nevada’s. Despite a slow start to the season, it appears that things are more-or-less on track…
Cold-Hardy Succulents to Have Around the House
Some cold-hearty succulents to have around the house this winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Succulent season doesn’t end when summer does. There’s a slew of these…
California Citrus Mutual Encourages Participation in H-2A Survey
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is encouraging industry participation in their brief labor survey. The data that is collected through the survey will be used in advocacy efforts on the state…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…further apart at a time when we need to be closer. You know,, we didn’t always celebrate the season of Christmas; its an American tradition that came about during an…
Almond Update: China Showing Promise, Mailers Coming in 2021
…in the last two months, (the market) has totally reversed itself…Let’s hope it continues,” Waycott noted. The Almond Board of California wishes everyone a healthy and safe holiday season and…
Caring for Fruit Trees in the Wintertime
…around the base of trees to provide the root system with some insulation as the ground freezes. Citrus is especially agreeable to this. In most circumstances, pruning should be done…
Week in Review: Troubles with Truck Registration, Looking Ahead to Water Management Concerns
…California change now that a Democratic party is transitioning into national leadership? It appears that the start of the citrus season has been a good one for California growers. The…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…appears below. The 2020 harvest season has been full of challenges for both olive growers and millers. As expected, producers across the state experienced a short harvest season this year…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-16-20
…weather’s cooperation for the start of citrus season and learn tips to avoid animal activists from protesting on your farm. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Weather Largely Cooperative for Start of Citrus Season
It appears that the start of the citrus season has been a good one for California growers. After a fairly mild fall, the recent drop in temperatures is helping to…
‘Tis the Season for Special Care of Your Christmas Cactus
…faded, prune stems back to encourage new growth. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. ‘Tis the Season for Special Care of Your Christmas Cactus Sponsored Content…
The Many Uses of a Seasonal Fruit During the Holidays
The many uses of a seasonal fruit during the holidays. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Oranges are a Christmas tradition. Sometimes they come in the form of…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
…mitigate future weed problems later in the season. Preemptively addressing weeds may be even more important in a year that may be drier than average. “If we continue to have…
Herbs and Veggies that can be Grown, Even When it Snows
…but snow tolerant veggies are on another level. For anyone living in climates with sub-freezing temperatures for several months out of the year, it means a shorter growing season. But…