Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including budget revise funding falling short to meet the necessary…
How You Can Grow an Avocado Tree from the Pit
How to grow an avocado tree from the pit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. YouTube image While it takes a lot of patience to grow an avocado tree,…
More Than $45 Million Coming to Support Wood Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing funding support for a variety of wood projects through USDA Forest Service programs. The goal is to expand the use of wood…
Water Funding in Latest Budget Proposal: ‘Band-Aids at Best’
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed significant water funding support in the May Revise of the California budget. The governor has proposed investment in water issues of $5.1 billion over the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of grower involvement in the almond industry,…
Almond Update: Getting Involved is Easy and Vital for the Industry
There are several ways for almond industry members to participate in the efforts of the Almond Board of California. There are over 15 committees, subcommittees and workgroups that seek the…
Efficient Transportation Infrastructure Essential to Ag Export Strength
Timely transportation is imperative to the strength of American ag exports. Executive Director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, Peter Friedmann explained to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
Study Combines Sheep Grazing and Solar Energy Production
A recent study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems details the effects of combining solar panels and lamb grazing on overall land productivity. New research carried out by Oregon State University…
An Ingenious Way to Maximize Your Potato Harvest
An ingenious way to maximize your potato harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the easiest ways to grow potatoes, when space is limited, is by…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
Significant investment was recently made through the Small Business Innovation Research Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing more…
Food Safety Message Heard ‘Loud and Clear’ by Leafy Greens Producers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently conducted a food safety investigation related to multiple outbreaks of E. coli. FDA’s report details areas within leafy greens production that need…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering biological options for western flower thrips, a robotic harvester…
Several Miniature Tree Varieties That Thrive Indoors
The small tree varieties that will thrive indoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ficus Triangularis Pinterest Variegata By Mark (@markheartsplants)/Pinterest There are several miniature trees that can thrive…
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…