Photo Credit: Cynthia Crézé Researchers have been evaluating cover cropping in commercial almond orchards for the last three years, with interesting results. While there are still several questions about the…
Using Lagoon Water in SDI Systems for Forage Crops
There are multiple incentive programs for dairy farmers interested in using wastewater to irrigate forage crops with subsurface drip irrigation (SDI). Agronomic Relationship Manager for Netafim USA, Domonic Rossini noted…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering one way to avoid WJTD by sending trees into…
Eco-Friendly Valentines Day Gift Ideas
Roses are red, violets are blue. Cathy Isom has you some Valentine’s Day gift ideas that are eco-friendly. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Eco-Friendly Valentines Day Gift…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall at the 2020 World Ag Expo Opening Ceremonies The 2020 World Ag Expo kicked off in Tulare on Tuesday, February 11, with an…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering new almond marketing campaigns set for the EU regions,…
The Western View: CDFA: Helping Ag Grow
…row crops are also targets of these tiny enemies. Last year, 137 fruit fly detection’s were made at these border stations. Another big interest for CDFA is Huanglongbing or…
Ways to Get Free Plants for Your Garden
It is just about time to break out the gardening tools for the Spring garden. Cathy Isom gives you some ways to get free plants for your garden. That’s coming…
Learn About Labor Issues, Regulation, and Technology at ACTIVATE20
ACTIVATE20, the AgSafe Annual Conference is coming up March 10-12 in Modesto. The event will highlight some of the major concerns that agricultural operations are navigating, with presentations touching on…
Nominations for the Leopold Conservation Award Now Being Accepted
Nominations are being accepted for this year’s California Leopold Conservation Award. The Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to land,…
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs. CDFA’s dairy methane reduction programs provide funding assistance for the installation of…
Working Together: Celebrate Heart Health With California Walnuts
February is American Heart Month, and the California Walnut Board is helping consumers celebrate heart health. Walnuts are certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check program due to their good-fats…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering detail on how to apply for CDFA’s Dairy Methane…
Candling Eggs and How to do it Right
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom talked about candling as a method for checking freshness of your eggs. In today’s program, she discusses candling eggs and how to do it right….