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

Pecan Orchard

Why Growers Needed Pecan Marketing Order

Taylor Hillman August 22, 2016Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

Federal marketing orders allow for targeted promotion of some crops. The pecan marketing order will do just that by allowing the industry to share the nut’s story locally. Sponsored ContentBeef …

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APHIS Accepting Applications for FY 2017 NCPN Cooperative Agreements

Dan August 17, 2016Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting stakeholders to submit applications for fiscal year (FY) 2017 National Clean Plant Network (NCPN) projects under the 2014 Farm Bill …

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Edible Flowers

Dan August 16, 2016General, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

Many flowers around you are actually edible and some of them very tasty. Cathy’s intro: Flowers that you can grow and also eat. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. …

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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 ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights …

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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 ContentBeef on …

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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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Young pecan tree nuts growing on tree

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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