It’s unknown if the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) can live in the major agriculture-producing areas of California. Researchers say if it can, large populations could take over crops by …
APHIS Proposes Orchids Can Be Safely Imported
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is publishing a proposed rule that would allow orchid plants from Taiwan of the genus Dendrobium spp. …
California Ag Leads Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
State receives more than $22 million in federal grant funds from Farm Bill The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). …
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced over $62.5 million in grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known …
New Look Promoting California Avocados
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) had a new look at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida. The commission was again promoting California avocados to buyers around …
Demo Shows Orchard Recycling Options
California producers saw another option for orchard recycling. Organizers said this demonstration aimed to show growers different ways to perform this practice and keep producers thinking about the benefits recycling …
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is welcoming volunteers with knowledge and expertise regarding California’s specialty crop industry to serve as reviewers on the 2017 Specialty …
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
Monterey County is a few months into a new pesticide pilot program that aims to protect farm workers. The project sets to clear up any confusion on where chemicals are …
Fruit Growers Fight for Market Share in China
Demand for fruit in China continues to rapidly grow and U.S. exporters are fighting for market share. A report by the Department of Agriculture shows exports rose threefold to 3.8 …
Sharing Almond Production Techniques Internationally
Almond production techniques are not universal. Some countries are ahead of others with new practices. Burchell Nursery product development and plant breeder John Slaughter says specifically that Spain is ahead …
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released details on up to $48.1 million in available funding to support systems-based research and extension activities …
Medicinal Garden
Today Cathy Isom gives us some healthy tips about growing our own medicinal garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics …
Optimizing Production a Nursery Focus
It’s rare to find an agriculture nursery that also breeds and researches variety and rootstock combinations. A longtime Central Valley nursery does just that, focusing on optimizing production. Sponsored ContentGut …
Top Crop Reports Show Decrease
2015 Crop reports are coming in across the state. Some counties showed an increase but a few of the top counties showed a significant decrease. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby …