…naturally in dry places, so it won’t be begging for another drink. Purslane, which is sometimes confused as a weed, is a great ground cover – and edible – and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-04-19
…importance of vetting irrigation providers and the benefits of cover crops in regional areas. Also, tune into USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s interview at the Forbes Ag Tech Summit. Tune in…
Cover Crops Are Site-Specific
…aside from being free; the program allows producers to see how cover crops will incorporate with their production. Listen to the story. Cover Crops Are Site-Specific https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrVLGFl4I3c Courtesy Project Apis…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-01-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the increase of domestic sales of California wines in…
Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats
…pint-sized jar. Whether you presoak your pickles in brine before placing them in the jar, you must cover them in brine once in the jar. Every type of produce has…
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
…To learn more about cover crop termination guidelines, selection tools and more, visit the NRCS Cover Crops and Soil Health webpage and RMA Cover Crops webpage. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content CIR…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…coconut oil to ward off blood-sucking insects that cost the cattle industry more than $2.4 billion annually, technology that keeps almond crops from being lost to heavy rains, and a…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…through the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. Sign-up began on June 17th with margin payments made to qualifying producers beginning in early July. Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage…
California Represents Cover Crops at House Hearing
Shannon Douglass California was well represented on a hearing about cover crops and supporting programs. A House Agriculture Committee hearing this week focused on soil health and among the testifying…
Drip Irrigation System Ideas You Can Build Yourself
…drill to put multiple holes in the milk jug. Dig a hole and put the milk jug in the ground next to your plants. When finished, cover with dirt but…
Learn About Ag Starter Kit Gets Tools in Teachers Hands
…of information about crops, visuals for students, and hands-on experiment plans. Request for a kit of your own while supplies last. Already have a Learn About Ag kit and need…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…is a very common pathogen in different crops. Most of the crops that we have in the valley are susceptible to botrytis,” said Torres. “If we don’t do a good…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-21-19
In today’s show, we cover how a CalOSHA visit can turn into a full inspection and how the industry is saying that is happening more often. Brian German has a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-20-19
…for growers. A UCCE Advisor is looking at making temperature readings when watching for frost work for shorter crops and we’ll have today’s Almond Update about their annual golf tournament…