Students in Tulare County Farm Bureau’s high school leadership program had the chance to see first hand what it’s like when California Farm Bureau visits the Capitol to talk agriculture…
Rare Southern California Rain Sets Up Avocados
Southern California coastal growing areas usually see little of the winter and early spring rainfall in the state, but not this year. California Avocado Commission President Tom Bellamore agreed with…
Voicing Cotton Concerns in Farm Bill Implementation
Progress is continuing to be made as the 2018 Farm Bill moves further toward implementation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is holding a series of listening sessions to garner…
Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how, and why, to grow Ginger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes Ginger…
Second Verdict Against Roundup Weed Killer Issued
Another verdict has been issued against Roundup weed killer this week, as a federal jury in San Francisco found that the product was a “substantial factor” in causing cancer in…
USDA Provides Information for Producers and Veterinarians to Help Guard Against ASF
…needed. Biosecurity training is essential for all farm workers and visitors to understand the significance of disease prevention in order to protect U.S. pigs. Vigilance is also crucial to disease…
Almond Matters: Agricultural Education Provides Increased Ag Appreciation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, agricultural education plays an important role in providing students who may not be familiar with agriculture an opportunity to learn more…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-21-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering record-breaking attendance for the IOCV/ IRCHLB conference, why a…
Almond Update: Trust, Honesty, Partnerships Key in Sustainability Messaging
Sustainability is now part of the conversation in every step of the food chain. Almond Board of California’s Director for the European Region and Global Public Relations Dariella Roffe-Rackind said…
Tips for Growing Raspberries
Cathy’ Isom has some helpful tips for growing raspberries in your own backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tips for Growing Raspberries Raspberries are hardy, cold tolerant,…
New Olive Contracts Being Offered to Offset Damage from Cancelations
Musco Family Olive Company is offering new olive contracts to help growers that are struggling with their next course of action after a recent cancellation of numerous contracts by Bell-Carter…
Lawmakers Demand Inclusion of Ag in EU Trade Deal
Trade negotiations between the United States and the European Union remain ongoing as representatives continue to work through the details. One of the major points of contention between the two…
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
…increased production of antioxidant enzymes—which reduce cell damage—and greater production of antimicrobial peptides, which contribute to disease resistance. The researchers eliminated other potential common causes of colony decline except for…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
The deadline for 2019 conservation easement applications for agricultural lands and wetlands is coming up on Friday, April 12. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the…