USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is still accepting applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The funding assistance program is designed to support new technologies or approaches that reinforce NRCS…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the steps that need to be taken in order…
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
…in fresh or dried arrangements. Globe thistle is heat– and drought-resistant and will grow easily in any well-drained soil. Bergenia, also commonly called Pig Squeak, simply because the leaves are…
Week in Review: Ensuring Food Safety During Pandemic and USMCA Implementation Moves Closer
The most important stories this week highlight the work being done to ensure that food supplies can safely meet the increased demand created by COVID-19 concerns. The deadline for submitting…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…in sanitary practices,” Johansson said. “That’s already a high priority for reasons both of food safety and employee health. Farmers take a number of steps on a regular basis to…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
Researchers working on the ‘Stop the Rot’ project are looking for samples of onions plants that are affected by any of the bacteria that are known or suspected to cause…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-20-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CIG grants that are available to assist with conservation…
Types of Bonsai Trees Best for the Beginner
…beautiful deciduous tree with numerous cultivars that present a wealth of colorful fall foliage. This tree likes sunny spots, but will struggle with midday heat and might do well to…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Easy French Bread
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to bake Untamed Easy French Bread with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Qt Warm Water 1 oz…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
There is much concern and confusion surrounding COVID-19 risk on farms and ranches and what kind of steps employers can take to mitigate risk in their operation. AgSafe President and…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
Sivanto Prime applications are proving to be effective for growers in combatting pest pressures in multiple different crops. Farmers have been able to gain control of sugarcane aphid in sorghum…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-19-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent gains in California’s snowpack, learn more about…
Growing Bonsai Even if You Are a Beginner
…on your tabletop. Even if you’re a beginner. A bonsai (pronounced bone-sigh) is simply a plant that has been intentionally dwarfed by growing it in a small container to limit…
Finding the Threshold for Almond Hull Concentration in Dairy Rations
Researchers have been evaluating what type of affect increasing almond hull concentration in rations for lactating dairy cows will have on milk production. Almond hulls have been shown to have…