…But if worried about warmer temperatures, plant in partial shade to help soil remain cooler. You can start head lettuce indoors approximately one month before it should be planted outdoors….
US Wins Another Dispute Over Chinese Trade Practices
…announced that the WTO panel found China had administered its tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, corn, and rice in a manner that unfairly limited American grain farmers access to the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-18-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade talks between the United States and the European…
Western View: Diamonds Found in California?
California is famous for its gold in the Sierra Nevadas, just as Nevada is renowned for its silver bonanza and Montana for the richest copper mine in the world. Rich…
Almond Update: NOW Investment Helps Meet Sustainability Goals
At last year’s Almond Conference in December, the Almond Board of California (ABC) announced aggressive sustainability goals to reach as an industry by 2025. ABC’s President and CEO Richard Waycott…
Exploring the Complexity of Seed Development
…breeding today in plants and animals; the importance of people understanding that breeding evolves because research evolves, science evolves,” said LaVigne. “We want to make that the forum for people…
Why Create a Window Box Garden
…tomatoes, even sweet potatoes will work very well. For the bigger plants, be sure to use stakes when plants become top heavy. One fruit which works best in window boxes…
Grape Prices Expected to Come Down After Strong 2018
Figures from the Final Grape Crush Report for 2018 showed strong numbers for both price and volume, however, grape prices are not expected to remain at those levels for 2019. …
Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success
…and temperatures start to heat up growers are advised to keep a close eye on what is going happening on their farms. “There’s a lot going on right now in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-17-19
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,…
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
…mix lasts longer. And, you can modify the mix to suit different plants. Contrary to what you may think, the best potting mix doesn’t contain any soil or dirt. It’s…
The California Kitchen: Chef Alberts Perfect 4 Minute Cod
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Chef Alberts Perfect 4 Minute Cod with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Vegetable…
State Trade Expansion Program Deadline Approaches
California officials are currently accepting proposals for the California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The program is a federally funded grant opportunity that is made possible through the U.S. Small…
Investment in Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Keeps Rearing Facility Open
The sterile navel orangeworm project is receiving even more industry support with the Almond Board of California (ABC) contributing a significant amount of funding toward a critical component of the…