…When the plant is in season, the leaves and flowers can either be harvested and eaten fresh or dried for medicinal purposes. The leaves, flowers, roots, and seeds of the…
California Citrus: Tariff Exemptions Are ‘Break We’ve Been Looking For’
The latest development in the Chinese market is coming as welcome news for the California citrus industry, as China moves to implement tariff exemptions. California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer…
Growing Edible Roses is a Time-Honored Tradition
…season, so long as they’re in the soil 8 weeks before the first frost. Roses like to dry out in between watering. Water deeply and in the morning. Do not…
Almond Update: Ideal Conditions Fuel Flash Bloom
Almond bloom started as usual this season, but ideal conditions fueled development and trees went from a few early blossoms to almost full bloom quick. Although rain is needed, California…
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
…giving us season-long fluvellin control.” The issues with fluvellin initially became most apparent in Sonoma and Napa, with growers as far south as Lodi and Stockton also reporting varying levels…
What is Salsify, and Why You Should Grow it
…your household. This ensures a consistent supply throughout the season. Salsify is a cool weather plant, so if the sun is too harsh where you live, consider a shade cloth…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-19-20
…Brian German has good news for prune producers this year, information on the upcoming California Citrus Mutual Annual Citrus Showcase, and an eyebrow-raising study that is looking into CBD effects…
Late Season Cold Front Allows Central Valley Citrus to Remain Strong
Central Valley citrus growers were able to make it through the recent cold front relatively unscathed. At World Ag Expo last week, President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-17-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how the late-season cold front allowed Central Valley citrus…
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
…it at the end of the season with the strength of their hives being way better when they were in orchards that had some forage for bees during the pollination…
The Western View: CDFA: Helping Ag Grow
…HLB, which has devastated citrus in Florida and around the world. Last year, the agency sampled over 72,000 citrus plants in California for the disease or for its carrier, a…
Ways to Get Free Plants for Your Garden
…your seeds from the previous gardening season. Or, join a seed swap group where you send someone seeds they want, and they send you the seeds you want, all for…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how citrus growers recently weathered freezing temps, details on…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-07-20
…or keeping up with the avocado toast trend the California avocado industry is ready for a big season. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…