…transplanting seedlings you start indoors ahead of time. Onion sets should be about the size of a marble and planted before the first frost, but planted after the soil has…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…Farm Bureau will advocate for policies that ease that strain while assuring the health and safety of farmers, ranchers, their employees, families and customers.” To review the survey results, visit…
How to Grow a Unique Herb that is a Favorite of Top Chefs
…environments and soils. You can even grow it in cooler climates if you use protective covers or in a greenhouse. Agretti grows in USDA Agricultural zones 8 through 11, requires…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to assist livestock producers affected by the conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is establishing…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…grateful for your leadership to bolster our sector through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act,” the letter…
2020 California State Fair Cancelled
…to cancel the 2020 California State Fair in accordance with directives issued by Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health. The fair was originally scheduled for July…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
…integral role in the continuity of our food supply chain,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “Maintaining the health and safety of these heroic employees in order to ensure…
Almond Matters: Getting Postemergence Herbicide Out Early
…way.” Now is the point in the season where growers see the efficacy of their preemergent treatments. Any soil disturbances or a lack of rainfall to activate certain preemergent materials…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…an important part of the daily routine of our work force. Even so, health and sanitation practices in the fields and packing facilities have been stepped up with frequent retraining…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-24-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how later irrigation could improve walnut health, and get…
Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water
…than traditional orchards and substantial water savings. Listen to Shackel’s full interview. Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s…
Start a Vegetable Garden Using Old Tires
…drains more effectively from the tire than it does from poor-quality soil. It also allows for deeper soil if you have hard-packed ground. Clay soil is difficult for the roots of…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…in close contact with the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) to try and work toward an agreeable solution to address the limited supply of required safety equipment. “It…
How to Grow Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
…to plant ‘Vanilla Strawberry’ occur in late autumn, just as this paniculata hydrangea is going dormant, or in spring before rapid growth sets in. Choose a spot with rich, well-drained soil or…