…the almond’s major pain points. Think: labor-saving tech that eliminates a step in the harvest process, almond varieties that can pollinate themselves, recycling orchard biomass to significantly sequester carbon, and…
Citrus Cost Study Outlines Production in the San Joaquin Valley
…Figures are provided related to orchard planting and establishment, pest control, water needs and costs, and harvest. The study can be a useful tool for growers, as well as bankers…
Beat the odds with Atticus
…the risks you take season after season. “Growers of specialty crops are putting a lot on the line to raise a profitable crop that may or may not get harvested,”…
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
The crops to plant in the Fall for Spring harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Overwintering is the process in which you sow seeds in autumn to…
Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans
…When you decide to grow vanilla beans its best to purchase the plant. Otherwise it could take up to 5 years to see your first harvest. Container planting is your…
What’s Left on the To-Do List for Gardens This Year
…left on the gardening to-do list for the year. October is a time of preparing for the winter months and harvesting the last veggies still lingering in the garden bed….
Health Bite: Fall Season Vegetables
…This one is all about fall harvest finds you should include in your diet. Vegetables should be a staple in your diet for a number of reasons. Vegetables are rich…
Ag Groups Seek Supreme Court Appeal of Proposition 12
…this case, arbitrary animal housing standards that lack any scientific, technical or agricultural basis and that will only inflict harm on U.S. hog farmers.” In the petition, the groups point…
Best and Worst Companions for Your Guava Crop
…can be affected by several pests and deficiencies. Many different types of fruit fly target guava. It’s recommended to harvest your fruit a couple times a week to prevent over-ripening…
Tropical Fruit Easy to Grow Only Requiring Heat and Moisture
…trees are usually ready to harvest within 3-8 years after planting. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Tropical Fruit Easy to Grow Only Requiring Heat and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-16-21
…measuring moisture in drought-stressed corn for making harvest decisions, and getting with your tax advisor before proposed tax changes are made. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Starting Your Own Highly Productive Horseradish Crop
…period. This is why most people harvest in mid to late fall. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Starting Your Own Highly Productive Horseradish Crop Sponsored…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…housing. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide…
Growing Pine Nuts is Straightforward, with Patience and Space
…Growing your own pine nuts is straightforward, and with patience and plenty of space, you’ll be able to harvest a large amount of those nutty little treats. It will take…