…effectively plant and harvest crops. The ITC is set to decide on the case’s preliminary stage on May 17. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director /…
US Sugar Production Strong
…America’s sugar beet growers are planting their crops, while California’s growers have started their harvest. Sugarcane producers in southern states are finishing their harvest. USDA is forecasting a near-record production…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
…a comparatively smaller tree and can be farmed at a higher density, which could be advantageous to farmers so long as “harvesting technology can keep up,” Castro noted. The new…
USDA Seeks Nominees for Mushroom Council
Want to joint the national Mushroom Council. Now’s your chance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Worker gathering new champignons harvest on a mushroom farm. Mushroom production industry…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
…to avoid crop failures in the future.” The J2N and UC Yolo Gold varieties bloom before Improved French. The varieties are also harvested after Improved French, extending the length of…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…percent. However, growers that were able to deploy full and effective sanitation efforts fared much better. “It’s the difference between night and day how important that in-field sanitation is, post-harvest,…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…infection in the future. It is important to fully incorporate plant residue into the soil after harvest so it breaks down quicker and prevents the fungus from remaining active. UC…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the changing landscape, as the challenges of this production year come to light. Amid the harvest of California navels, mandarins, and…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…on March 12 at the Glenn Success Conference Center in Orland. The following day in Modesto, the March 13 workshop will take place at the Stanislaus County Harvest Hall. April…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas. Visit the Rural Data Gateway…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, especially for producers who may have limited time during the planting or harvest seasons to visit a local FSA office; modernize and improve customer…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…leaf blight. These diseases attack the flowers, potentially reducing the yield as flowers develop into harvestable nuts. Highlighting the significance of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach, Samler states, “An…
Almond Update: Navel Orangeworm Challenges Took a Toll in 2023
…David Haviland explained some key factors that made 2023 an abnormal year for pest pressures. One critical aspect for effective management of navel orangeworm is a timely harvest. Haviland explained…
California Chill Report: Fresno County Farmer Sees Yield Boost with Dormex
…12 rows. The results were impressive, prompting Watson to focus on the Dormex-treated rows during harvest, yielding a remarkable 266 pounds more per row than the rest of the field….