…While that number would appear a step in the right direction for addressing an oversupplied market, the decline was more of a result of grapes left unharvested rather than a…
Growing the Golden Child of the Vegetable World
…to mature and grow large enough for harvest to be worthwhile. Exposure to frost is recommended to ensure the sweetest, tastiest root. Wait until frost before pulling your crop. I’m…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…growers operate. “I went and learned about raisins. I saw some Asian food being grown, early spring food and then of course mandarins and table grapes. I got to see…
Making Salts from Herbs Growing in Your Garden
…Lavender, Thyme, and Dill all work nicely with salt, too. The best salt to use when mixing with herbs is Coarse Sea Salt, Kosher Salt, Himalayan Pink, and Wood Smoke…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…retailers and growers of tree nuts, grapes, tree fruit and many vegetables crops can begin to source Goal 2XL and GoalTender manufactured by Nufarm this fall to manage dozens of…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and fresh grapes will be based on 2019 acreage. Payments under the program are limited to a combined $250,000 per person or legal entity, with no applicants…
EPA Makes Final Review Decision on Glyphosate
…Registration Review Decision, the EPA continues its stance on glyphosate as being safe and, “did not identify any human health risks from exposure to glyphosate.” The review also noted, “the…
Plants to Brighten Your Outdoor Patio Space
…You can find plants that thrive in your shady retreat or in full sunlight. No matter the shape, size, or exposure you receive on your patio, you can find a…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…125 research projects to address the five major factors impacting honey bee health – varroa mites, pest and disease management, lack of genetic diversity, pesticide exposure and access to forage…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-07-20
…deal with Japan, a new patented smoke taint removal process and the focus on expanding current traceability methods. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…examined the effect that distance and elevation can have on potential taint in winegrapes in relation to smoke exposure. While vineyard elevation did not have an impact on grape quality,…
Five New Disease Resistant Grape Varieties Available
…winemakers are telling us that these grapes stand alone; that they’re very high quality and they are very excited about growing them,” Walker noted. Support for the grape breeding research…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-23-19
…the House passage of USMCA and ag commissioner requirements for reporting pesticide exposure. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Ag Commissioner Reporting Requirements for Pesticide Exposure
While passing along information related to pesticide exposure incidents to the local District Attorney’s (DA) office is not a new requirement for county ag commissioners, it has raised some questions…