The Fish and Game Commission (Commission) is considering four bumblebee species to be listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The Xerces Society, Defenders of Wildlife, and…
Chinese Trade Deal Would Immediately Impact Agriculture
Progress continues to be made on establishing a Chinese trade deal, as negotiators from the U.S. and China continue their discussions. American farmers and ranchers have had concerns surrounding the…
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
…Psyllid and Huanglongbing (Citrus Greening) in California.” The revised protocol incorporates information gathered from disease development patterns in commercial citrus in Texas and Florida. The DATOC report also noted that…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering enhancements to the livestock and dairy insurance programs, an…
Possible Stone Fruit Thinning In Short Season
A short season for stone fruit might mean producers will need to thin fruit to meet sizing expectations. According to models, a late bloom coupled with a hot second-half to…
Perfect Plants for a Patio Herb Garden
Cathy Isom has a few ideas for you about the perfect plants for your patio herb garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Perfect Plants for a Patio…
The California Kitchen: Bison Bolognese 2019
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Bison Bolognese 2019 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Vegetable Oil 1 LB…
Final Snow Survey of the Season Nearly Twice the Average
The fifth and final snow survey was performed on May 2 by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station. The results from the survey demonstrated a cold, dense…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade with China, Mexico, and Canada. Two reports on…
Warm April Puts Stone Fruit Season Back On Track
Stone fruit harvest looked to be a little late this year, but that has changed over the last month. Halfway through April, UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz…
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
It’s time to dress up your garden. Cathy Isom has good tips for you about landscaping with moss. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you want to…
EPA: Glyphosate Products ‘No Risks to Public Health’
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that glyphosate products are not a public health risk when used properly, affirming the agency’s previous findings in relation to the safety of…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
Although cotton plantings might have gotten a bit of a late start this year, overall cotton acreage is expected to increase considerably. California cotton is coming off of a strong…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
…PIN or LID is required to purchase official animal identification tags. This interactive map is part of APHIS’ efforts to advance the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program. ADT is a…