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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Specialty Crops”

Vegetable Seeds

Vegetable Seeds Headline Breeder Field Day

Taylor Hillman August 11, 2016Fruits & Vegetables, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

HM. Clause held its 2016 Davis Field Days at its research farm in Davis. The HM. Clause field day brought in producers from several countries to learn more about the …

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Pecan Marketing Order Increases Interest

Taylor Hillman August 10, 2016Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

The newly formed pecan marketing order should increase interest in growing the crop. Leaders at the annual California pecan meeting said it will get the proven healthy information about the …

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Limiting Tomato Bacterial Canker Spread

Taylor Hillman August 9, 2016Pest Update, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Tomato bacterial canker isn’t a huge problem for growers but it can be with an increase of wet springs. Experts say limiting the spread of the bacteria is the main …

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Pruning Frequency Study at Pecan Conference

Taylor Hillman August 5, 2016Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

A pruning trial led the information at this years California Pecan Growers Association’s conference. Different pruning frequency was the focus of the trial and some results showed improved nut quality. …

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Grower Campaign to Help Market Olives

Taylor Hillman August 4, 2016Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

Some California olive growers are getting their 15 minutes of fame. A new campaign is focusing on their stories to help market olives. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Unlock …

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Production Research Summit

Almond Board: Almond Alliance of California is Official

Taylor Hillman August 4, 2016Almond Update, Specialty Crops

The Almond Hullers and Processors Association is now officially the Almond Alliance of California. What does the group do and how will it help the almond industry? Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

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Specialty Crop Research Grants

Dan August 4, 2016Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American farmers growing fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture …

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Marketing Needed for Climbing Pecan Market

Taylor Hillman August 3, 2016Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

New Report Shows Continued Increase in Production, Pecan Market Prices Will See Downward Pressure U.S. pecans acreage has expanded during the last ten years, and ten year average annual production …

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Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments

Dan August 2, 2016Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

Secretary Vilsack Announces $36.5 Million for Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American farmers …

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Managing Dust at Harvest Videos

Taylor Hillman August 2, 2016Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

Video Series Outlines Strategies for Minimizing Almond Harvest Dust Dust from almond harvest can escape the confines of the orchard, becoming a nuisance for neighbors and posing the risk of …

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Marijuana plants

Oregon State Fair to Feature Prize Winning Marijuana Plants

Dan July 29, 2016General, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

The Oregon State Fair this year will feature a unique cash crop for the first time: marijuana. While the annual fair celebrates oddities like the curviest vegetable, this year fair-goers …

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CDFA to Discuss Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling

Dan July 28, 2016Industry News Release, Special Reports, Specialty Crops

Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling to be Discussed at August 2nd Meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will …

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Production Research Summit

Almond Board: Using All Techniques to Reduce Dust

Taylor Hillman July 28, 2016Almond Update, Specialty Crops

Harvest time means growers are thinking about ways to reduce dust. The Fresno State farm, which is in the middle of town, has many neighbors to consider. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

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Scope of New Olive Disease

Taylor Hillman July 28, 2016Pest Update, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

Researchers have identified a new olive disease in trees but aren’t sure how wide spread the problem is. Symptoms can be masked by other issues growers are familiar with. Sponsored …

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