The atmospheric pressure that has resulted in springtime lightning storms appears to have provided some benefits for nut crops. The weather systems that generated lightning storms in recent years brought…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-05-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories such as CFBF‘s stance on propositions featured on this year’s…
Things, Other Than Plants, to Include in Your Garden
Some great things, other than plants, to include in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Insect/Bee Hotel Shutterstock Gardens are places for growing, and while most…
Farm Groups Encourage Continued WTO Membership
A large group of agricultural organizations is encouraging the U.S. to remain members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In a letter to U.S. trade officials and congressional leaders, the…
Continuing Resolution Signed, CCC To Be Replenished
…safety net programs, most notably Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage. Farmers and ranchers have been anxiously tracking the debate surrounding the continuing resolution. Producer payments would have been…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Fires and smoke continue to complicate harvest for grape producers. We hear how some operations are taking a big gamble…
A Few Tips for Moving Plants Indoors for the Winter
…spot any bugs, wash off your plants with a strong spray of water from the hose just in case. You’ll all want to allow plants to acclimate to lower light…
Smoke Exposure: ‘Get Out of Jail Free Card’ for Winegrape Buyers
…workable plans to evaluate these grapes in the grower’s interest.” UNCERTAINTY OF ACTUAL DAMAGE RELATED TO SMOKE EXPOSURE Measurements can identify smoke markers down to one-half part per billion. Bitter…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. In today’s show, Brian German has a report on how California costs are continuing to make more states attractive for…
Almond Update: Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention
Research results continue to back up the idea of using cover crops in orchards around the state. The plants can add nitrogen to the soil, promote beneficial insects, Increase pollinator…
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
…worker here in California,” Isom noted. “On tree nuts, we’ve got guys planting almonds in Arizona this year to see if they can survive over there because they don’t have…
The Western View: Honors to A Farmer With A World-Changing Invention
It goes without saying – Farmers and ranchers are inventors out of necessity. They make their own tools and equipment when they need to, or if they just want to….
Growing One of the Most Used Spices in the World
…plant if the weather cools too much. The best companion plants include egg plant, spinach, chard, chives, dill, parsley, and oregano. Peppercorn has few pests and diseases so you’ll want…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…water consumption by plants. Example of OpenET platform. COURTESY: Environmental Defense Fund “OpenET is developing a web application and data system to provide accurate, consistent, reliable information on evapotranspiration on…