A new program at UC Riverside known as Plants-3D will help to prepare undergraduate students for careers addressing agricultural issues from a science and engineering perspective. The program is being…
Officials Praise New Biological Opinions for the SWP and CVP
…of the Mid-Pacific Region of the Bureau of Reclamation Ernest Conant noted his optimism that the proposed operation will have a far greater impact on the environment than previous plans…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Assembly Bill 1783, Yara investing in an incubator farm,…
Cultivating Shallots from Your Garden
…If you’re short on space, consider planting shallots in a container. A small 8-inch container can accommodate at most three sets. Shallots are an ideal companion plant for a multitude…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
…as well as the California Attorney General to establish official plans for industrial hemp in the state. The plan for California hemp will need to be submitted to the U.S….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1,…
Western View: Green Energy’s Dirty Little Secret
…one of the worst greenhouse gas pollutants on the planet. Maybe they are ignoring it because the gas is a direct result of so-called ‘green’ energy sources – It is…
Growing Your Own Tasty Blackberries
…play particularly well with blackberries include: mint, chive, blueberry, beans, and grape. Don’t plant your blackberries where plants in the nightshade family have grown, as they share similar pests. Also,…
Citrus Updates Provided at Grower Town Hall Events
Farmers recently received citrus updates during a series of grower town hall events hosted by California Citrus Mutual. The three town halls were held in Coachella, Ventura, and Tulare. Attendees…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s certified farmers’ markets, pork industry focusing on latino…
Problem Pigeons and the Best Way to Handle Them
…wreak havoc on garden plants, but you can stop them with some humane deterrent methods. Netting is one way, it’s not completely foolproof, or the cheapest method, but the cost…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-17-19
…genome editing, what impacts the citrus industry, Kroger partnering with the Plant Based Food Association and an update from the Almond Board of California. Tune in to the show for…
Prior Catastrophes Helped Prepare Napa Wineries for Power Outage
…of wineries in the Napa area have developed contingency plans. Most winemaking operations have some kind of generator supply, in some cases, wineries have implemented a multi-generator system. The spirit…
Almond Update: Aflatoxin Session Highlights Sorting Technologies
Aflatoxins are an increasing topic in the almond industry over the last couple of years and will be the subject of an educational session at this year’s Almond Conference. Almond Board…