Dairy producers will need to be mindful of potential enforcement actions from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa explained…
The California Kitchen: Herb Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Herb Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 lb Shiitake Mushroom TT…
2020 Virtual Citrus Stride Brings in Record Donations
California Citrus Mutual’s (CCM) annual Citrus Stride event was an overwhelming success, despite being held virtually this year. The annual event which took place during the week of October 5…
Colorful Plants to Brighten Up Your Home
Some colorful plants to brighten up your home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by PENEBAR from Pixabay If you’re looking for a plant that will add…
New Tea Tree Oil Fungicide Becomes Available for California Growers
A new tea tree oil fungicide is now available to California growers after hitting the market a few weeks ago. Summit Agro’s Timerex Act was officially registered in California in…
2020 Rice Harvest: ‘A Good Year for Quality and Yield’
…The season kicked off a bit earlier than previous years, bringing planting times back to more normal conditions. Mother nature also mostly cooperated during the growing season and into harvest….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-04-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the CME group announcing the first-ever water futures market,…
EPA Finalized Rule for Exclusion Zones for Pesticide Applications
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule changing exclusion zones for pesticide applications. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler recently announced that the agency had provided some clarification for Application…
FFA Concludes Virtual National Convention
The 93rd National Future Farmers of America Convention and Expo has official wrapped for the year, after being held through an online platform for the first time. The decision to move…
Tips for You to Ripen Green Tomatoes Indoors
How to ripen green tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green Tomatoes in a garden. By Kzenon/Shutterstock Even if the tomatoes you’re growing are green, you can…
Free Hedgerow Plants and On-Farm Consultations from NCAT
…with these plants. So, we prefer to have the farmers go the native route instead of planting non-native plants,” said Dufour. “These native plants, if you mulch them and water…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…H-2A wages will help the agricultural sector make more precise planning and budgeting decisions. “The Department of Labor’s decision to maintain current pay rates for the next two years for…
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has outlined project priorities under the Great American Outdoors Act. A prioritized list of deferred maintenance projects has been delivered to Congress. The list…
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
India’s dairy producers have rallied to push back against a potential free trade deal with the United States. Negotiation between the U.S. and India have been ongoing since 2018. The…