…be a U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champion, harvest automation efforts to expedite development and scholarships that are available to support the next generation of certified crop advisors. Tune…
Pear Tree Pests that Could Ruin a Harvest
The pear tree pests that could ruin a harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest image Pear trees are one of the easiest fruits to grow in…
US Reportedly Stopping Shipments of Avocados from Mexico
…increase over the last fiscal year. The majority of the harvest will be the Hass variety. For this story and more, listen to the National Spotlight below. US Reportedly Stopping…
Inaugural Global Harvest Automation Report Details Interest and Investment
…be annual series detailing harvest automation growth and opportunities. The report is part of Western Growers’ larger effort to accelerate automation in agriculture, the Global Harvest Automation Initiative. “Labor is…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-15-22
…Western Growers releasing its Global Harvest Automation report and new funding to combat invasive plant pests and diseases. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Eggplant Varieties Best to Grow in a Home Garden
…frost date. Most Italian eggplant are ready to harvest in about 70 days. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Eggplant Varieties Best to Grow in a…
Create a Chicken Garden to Keep Your Feathered Friends Healthy
How to create a chicken garden to keep your feathered friends healthy, and also away from your harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest image A chicken…
Agronomic Minute: Wet Weather Creates Ideal Conditions for Grape Diseases
California started 2022 off with much-needed rain events, which could ultimately lead to higher levels of grape diseases. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith explained that last year’s dry conditions…
Broccoli Plant Problems that Could Threaten Your Harvest
The broccoli plant problems that could threaten your harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Salinas, California, USA: Agricultural farm workers harvest fresh broccoli. They cut and box…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
…efficacy of the conventional products. They usually have no MRL issues. They have a short pre-harvest interval,” said Smith. There is not a single, universal way to adopt biosolutions as…
Bitter Melon is a Prolific Vining Plant in Many Varieties
…has a mellower taste compared to some other varieties. It’s also a prolific fruiter, ready for harvest about 60 days after planting, so it’s a good one for the impatient…
Quickest Way to Get Veggies on Your Dinner Table
…produce are the bush types, ready to harvest in about 50 days. Try Provider or Contender varieties. Beets perform best spring/summer, or summer/fall. While roots mature to a harvestable size…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…top ten crops, as outlined in the crop report, are almonds, grapes, pistachios, poultry, milk, cattle, garlic, tomatoes, oranges, and peaches, with almonds and grapes leading the pack as the…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
…small, niche segment within the overall agricultural industry, organic production has expanded substantially. The prolonged heatwaves in June and July caused a shift in harvest timelines for some producers. One…