…they have a similar flavor, star anise and anise are two distinct plants. They’re often confused because of the name. Anise requires a long growing season of at least 120…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
The 2021 Almond Conference officially began on Tuesday with a holistic look at the state of the almond industry. Attendees heard from growers, researchers, and other industry members about the…
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
The concepts of regenerative farming and sustainability were the topic of discussion during one of the sessions at the recent Organic Grower Summit. Moderated by Walt Duflock, Vice President of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-08-21
…get the details on a weedy rice survey and a wrap-up of the season. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Add This Nutritional Powerhouse to Your Garden
…growing season. The 3 main varieties of spinach are savoy, semi-savoy, and flat or smooth. If you want spinach similar to the one you most commonly see on the grocery…
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
Walnut blight is one of the many problematic issues that growers face from year to year. In making plans for the coming season, growers will want to keep in mind…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering NASDA looking to address labor shortages and work visa…
Challenges When Caring for Livestock in the Winter Time
How to care for Livestock in the winter time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter can present challenges when caring for livestock, when it comes to protection,…
Proposed Changes to FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing changes to the Produce Safety Rule provision of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Proposed changes pertain to certain criteria for…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is supporting upgrades to water conveyance facilities throughout the state. A $100 million funding program was recently announced to restore capacity to areas…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features multiple reports on what drought conditions look like in California as well as…
Keeping Your Feathered Friends Happy and Protected this Winter
Some tips for keeping your feathered friends happy and protected in your backyard this winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by TheOtherKev from Pixabay While many…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features conversations from the recent Organic Grower Summit, as well as reports on rising…