…backyard gardeners as they winterkill. When oats die back, they form a protective mat on the soil that can easily be planted through in spring. Vegetable gardens are inherently disturbed…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
After a temporary postponement of facility inspections under the Produce Safety Rule (PSR), the practice has resumed. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began routine PSR inspections last…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-13-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including the expansion of specialty crops now eligible for CFAP, a recap of the final citrus forecast that show a slight increase in California…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…James Casey were equally important in helping her plan a career path. “Dr. Minami invited me to join the ag business club, and those trips across the state to wineries…
Tips on Handling Pesky Weeds in your Flower Bed
Some tips on handling those pesky weeds in your flower bed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Removing unwanted plants among your treasured blooms can be tricky. But…
Final Citrus Forecast Shows Slight Increase in California Production
California sees an increase in citrus production in the final forecast of the 2019/2020 season. The National Agricultural Statistics Service released the final citrus crop forecast of the season. Typically, there…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why some rootstocks are sensitive to sudden vine collapse,…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Semifreddo Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Chocolate Semifreddo Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 5 Egg Whites 2 C Heavy…
Stopping a Cute Critter from Wreaking Havoc in Your Garden
…if possible, plant things that are tall enough to keep out of Raccoons reach. Remember to use caution if you find out you have a raccoon coming to your garden…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement is the first of its kind when it comes to environmental provisions. In a media call…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering employer obligations during COVID, new table grape varieties that…
California ACP, HLB Funding Survives COVID Impacted Budget
State funding to continue the fight against huanglongbing disease and the pest that spreads it remains in the recent revision of the budget. California Governor Gavin Newsom has some tough…
Growing a Unique Tuber that Looks Like a Potato, Tastes Like a Fruit
…smaller. You’ll also need to start your plant early inside in the spring since they need 6 or 7 months to mature. The best time to plant your yacon is…
Addressing A Coronavirus Outbreak Among Employees
There have been multiple reports of agricultural operations that are dealing with a coronavirus outbreak among employees. Even as operations adhere to the updated safety protocols and implement safety checks…