…can be grown nearly everywhere and in most gardening zones. All potato plant varieties may be planted as soon as the ground can be worked in the early spring. Just…
Rangeland Summit Highlights Role of Livestock in Wildfire Suppression
…Snell presented some results from a research team she was a part of that was studying fire information over a 15-year period to evaluate the diversity of plant species. The…
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
Since the invasive rodent appeared in California last year, nutria issues have continued for California farmers. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has found 379 nutrias in the…
ACP Update from UCR Citrus Day
…and we treat all host plants in that area.” Leclerc also highlighted some of CDFA’s efforts to keep the problem localized when ACP is discovered. “We’ve been pretty successful in…
Broomrape Weed Spreads Quickly
…underground until it starts sending up shoots and then it very quickly starts setting seed,” he said. “A single seed attached to a tomato plant may send up half-a-dozen shoots,…
Giving Your Garden a Head Start
…the right direction. Of course there are different tasks that can and should be done this month based on your planting zone and region. And, since it’s almost growing time,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how Broomrape Weed spreads quickly, how a new campaign…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Baked Zucchini Marinara
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Parmesan Baked Zucchini Marinara with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Zucchinis 4 Heirloom Peppers…
New Indoor Heat Illness Regulation Draft Lowers Temperature Thresholds
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) released a revised draft of the indoor heat illness regulation on January 29. A draft of the regulation had previously been released…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-07-19
…reactions to President Trump’s State of the Union address and all the many ways to plan your visit to the 2019 World Ag Expo. Also in the show, almond growers…
Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching
California has allocated money to help growers improve practices in their orchards. Almond Board of California’s Spencer Cooper said the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) has been helping…
Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now
…year, about the 3rd or fourth week of February is ideal time to plant them directly in the soil. You could also plant lettuce, chard, cabbage, and onions outdoors. Just…
NCBA Announces Campaign for “Fake Meat Facts”
…production, composition, and safety of cell-cultured protein is needed to inform the development of a comprehensive framework that protects consumers. “It is critical that manufacturers make samples of their cell-cultured…
The California Kitchen: Crispy 3 Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Crispy 3 Cheese Scalloped Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Russet Potatoes (Sliced…