Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 559 (SB 559) after two years of effort to garner funding support to repair areas of the Friant-Kern Canal. The bipartisan bill was…
Nut Crops Benefit from Atmospheric Pressure Adding Nitrogen
The atmospheric pressure that has resulted in springtime lightning storms appears to have provided some benefits for nut crops. The weather systems that generated lightning storms in recent years brought…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-05-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories such as CFBF‘s stance on propositions featured on this year’s…
Things, Other Than Plants, to Include in Your Garden
Some great things, other than plants, to include in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Insect/Bee Hotel Shutterstock Gardens are places for growing, and while most…
Farm Groups Encourage Continued WTO Membership
A large group of agricultural organizations is encouraging the U.S. to remain members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In a letter to U.S. trade officials and congressional leaders, the…
Continuing Resolution Signed, CCC To Be Replenished
President Donald Trump has signed the continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded through December 11. The Senate approved the stopgap funding measure hours before the deadline by a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Fires and smoke continue to complicate harvest for grape producers. We hear how some operations are taking a big gamble…
A Few Tips for Moving Plants Indoors for the Winter
Some tips for moving plants indoors for the winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Small bush of balcony cherry tomatoes in brown pots on white windowsill. Gardening…
Smoke Exposure: ‘Get Out of Jail Free Card’ for Winegrape Buyers
Another year of catastrophic wildfires in California is once again raising concern about smoke exposure in winegrapes. President and CEO of Allied Grape Growers, PowerPoint Presentation Jeff Bitter said there…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. In today’s show, Brian German has a report on how California costs are continuing to make more states attractive for…
Almond Update: Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention
Research results continue to back up the idea of using cover crops in orchards around the state. The plants can add nitrogen to the soil, promote beneficial insects, Increase pollinator…
California Production Costs Making Other States More Attractive for Growers
The increasing cost of production in California is pushing some farmers to try their luck in other states. Costs for labor, regulatory compliance, and fuel are all substantially cheaper in…
The Western View: Honors to A Farmer With A World-Changing Invention
It goes without saying – Farmers and ranchers are inventors out of necessity. They make their own tools and equipment when they need to, or if they just want to….
Growing One of the Most Used Spices in the World
…plant if the weather cools too much. The best companion plants include egg plant, spinach, chard, chives, dill, parsley, and oregano. Peppercorn has few pests and diseases so you’ll want…