The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released new plans for addressing leafy greens food safety to help strengthen efforts to mitigate foodborne illness. In response to the repeated…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farming incentives through the provision of technical and financial assistance to make improvements in agricultural operations that help address air quality. The…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the upcoming Tractor Train-the-Trainer workshops across the valley, more…
Common Mistakes for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…Consistent water and food are two of the most critical elements for happy, healthy tomato plants and large harvests.Too much water and the plants drown—too little and you get blossom…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an overview of the current citrus season with California…
Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…grow cherry tomato varieties such as Tumbling Tom Tomato or Patio Choice Yellow Tomato. Always put the tomato plant deeper to make the plant well-rooted for better growth. Unless you…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-05-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how to apply for CDFA’s Healthy Soils Program, Secretary…
Applications Being Accepted for Updated Healthy Soils Program
…carbon sequestration and help establish agricultural sustainability into the future.” The COMET-Planner tool has also been updated to include payment rates by USDA NRCS, which will eliminate the need to…
Native Plant Best Used for Ground Cover or Border
…plant yarrow, remember that it can become invasive, so you need to be in control of the plant. Pick a location that you don’t mind the plant growing a bit…
The California Kitchen: Seared Ahi Untamed
Seared Ahi Untamed In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Seared Ahi Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Ahi Steaks 4-6oz…
Preparing Now for Wildfire Smoke Rules
…them and the good news is that N95 respirators have a virtually unlimited shelf life.” Last year the Division of Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board passed an emergency regulation…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-04-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering NRCS assistance to help improve air quality, a Voices…
Plants that Work Best for Drying Flowers
If you want to add natural beauty in your home from your garden, Cathy Isom gives you the best methods for drying flowers and which plants work best. That’s coming…