The cut-off date for chlorpyrifos is quickly approaching. All chlorpyrifos sales in California will officially come to an end on February 6, after an agreement was made with the California Department of…
Methods for Successful Plant Propagation
Cathy Isom discusses several different methods, and gives you some foolproof methods for successful plant propagation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Methods for Successful Plant Propagation Plant propagation…
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
A lack of agricultural representation by major media outlets is becoming more of a concern, particularly in recent years. The concept of appropriate coverage of the agricultural industry was the…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
The California water resilience portfolio draft has now been released and is available for public comment. The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California…
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called Impossible Foods’ naming convention for its plant-based products designed to mimic real pork a brazen violation of labelling law. Citing law…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how California producers will benefit from the bilateral trade…
Hot Gardening Trends for the New Year
…Plant Parenting is another gardening trend. This is a new term catching on that refers to plant care – especially Millennials’ flourishing interest in houseplants. At least two new books…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…development of Plant Guides are a cooperative effort between the NRCS National Plant Data Team and the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Plant Materials Centers and specialists contributes many of the Plant Guides to…
The California Kitchen: 3 Minute Broccolini
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 3 Minute Broccolini with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2 LB Broccolini 3 T Vegetable…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…include: Authorizing assistance to partners who pursue “Buy-Protect-Sell” transactions. Requiring a conservation plan for highly erodible land that will be protected by an agricultural land easement. Increasing flexibility for partners…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering new easy-peel citrus that’s on the market, workshops for…
Nominations Being Accepted for 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year
Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year award, which celebrates individuals who have substantially contributed to California’s agricultural success. The California State Fair first began presenting…
How to Grow Your Own Peanuts at Home
…Peat pods are helpful for planting the seeds individually, which can help minimize shock when later transplanting the plants to containers or your garden. Place the plants in a full-sun…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
A group of agricultural organizations known collectively as the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) is calling on Congress to address concerns related to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. The coalition which…