…the food sought by consumers,” Wade said. “For some farmers this will likely mean abandonment of crops already planted this year under the assumption their water supplies were more secure.”…
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
…pistachios, stone fruit, tomatoes, raisin, table and wine grapes as well as other field crops, specialty crops and vegetables. The event is co-hosted by the California Department of Food and…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
…like honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, butterflies and other animals perform vital but often unnoticed services. They pollinate crops like apples, blueberries, strawberries, melon, peaches, potatoes, vanilla, almonds, coffee…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…farms, 99 percent of peanut farms, and 94 percent of medium grain rice farms elected PLC. For data about other crops and state-by-state program election results go to www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. Covered…
Dow Received A New Crop Label For Their Fungicide – Quintec
…2013 and 2014. “For more than a decade, Quintec has been an important part of powdery mildew management programs in many specialty crops, including lettuce, strawberries and peppers,” says Jim…
Westlands Urges Reclamation to Comply With ESA Regarding Releases to the Trinity River
…to maintain cool water temperatures for the benefit of endangered winter-run Chinook salmon and threatened spring-run Chinook salmon in the Sacramento River. Indeed, in the fall of 2014, excessive water…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
…crops include “specialty” crops, for instance, vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, floriculture, ornamental nursery, aquaculture, turf grass, ginseng, honey, syrup, hay, forage, grazing and energy crops. FSA allows beginning, underserved or limited…
Hortau Secures $5M in Financing from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners
…adoption and creating a true win-win situation for the industry.” Hortau’s smart irrigation management system, combined with its easy-to-use mobile software, reports to growers how crops are faring in real…
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Potential and Research
…infested a lot of non-agricultural plants throughout the Southern California region. Many Potential Hosts for PSHB Experts say it has the potential to infest many other agricultural crops other than…
Commodity Groups Meet to Review Sustainability Progress, Share Ideas for the Future
…the sustainability of their crops and California agriculture far prior to the current drought,” said Dr. Ludwig. “While the drought is a poignant reminder of our natural resource limitations, sustainability…
The Western View: Label for GMO Foods
…produce those crops, biotech crops have been a key player in the healthy farm economy over the past few years. For more information, go to the Farm Bureau website at…
USDA Seeks Input from Growers About 2015 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, and Values
…Agricultural Survey, also known as the Crops/Stocks Survey, and the June Area Survey, are two of the most significant surveys NASS conducts,” explained Vic Tolomeo, director of the NASS Pacific…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
…of operations, in production methods, and in the types of crops being grown. All of these forms of diversity help strengthen U.S. agriculture for the future.” Funding will be made…
Waiting for Natural Mite Defenses
…farm advisor Kris Tollerup says most crops can take a decent amount of damage before needing treatments, and that time is especially needed when dealing with mites in almond orchards….