…need to cut through the political noise.” While true opportunities for policy progress could grow slim by the time fall rolls around, Stallman detailed the long list of jobs that…
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
…with the use of soil management systems that includes cover crops, conservation tillage and no-till and crop rotations. These systems reduce sediment loss from farms and ranches, buffer the effects…
Wheat Prices Holding Up Better Than Most Crops
…are holding up remarkably well and there’s still a chance for those prices to rise in the new year. Gary Crawford Reports. Wheat Prices Holding Up Better Than Most Crops…
CA Citrus Growers Will Spend New Year’s Eve Protecting Crops
It could be a very long New Year’s eve for many citrus producers in California. Gary Crawford has more on the start of the freeze watch. California Citrus Growers Bracing…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for 2015 Fertilizer Research and Education Grants
…research projects are requested to fill gaps in nitrogen management information for specific crops, including corn, pima cotton, processing tomatoes, walnuts, citrus, and deep rooted vegetables such as carrots. Furthermore,…
Census of Horticulture Arriving in Mailboxes this Winter
…Census of Horticulture includes producers of floriculture, nursery and other specialty crops,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Field Office. “According to the most recent Census of…
More Protection for Specialty Crops
More protection is available for crops that traditionally have been ineligible for federal crop insurance. More Protection for Specialty Crops The new options under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance program…
Growing California Video: Farm Dining
Suzie’s Farm near San Diego uses locally-sourced specialty crops for community dinners that are a feast for the eyes and the palate….
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
Although California wheat acreage dropped significantly in 2014, farmers may be planting more of it this fall and winter, thanks in part to a record tomato crop. Much of the…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…natural disasters affect specialty crops such as vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, floriculture, ornamental nursery, aquaculture, turf grass, ginseng, honey, syrup, and energy crops. Vilsack “These new protections will help ensure that…
Importance of Soil History
…of changing or rotating crops. Washington State Professor of Soil Science Joan Davenport says properly running tests on a soil before making plans is essential, and simply checking a plot’s…
Problems With Rotating Crops
Research is showing that rotating crops, especially fruit crops, has a higher chance of developing replant disorder. Problems With Rotating Crops Washington State Professor of Soil Science Joan Davenport says…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…on the rise, and food and nutrition are front-and-center in the media and on the minds of consumers. Whether their crops, livestock and other products are headed for the produce…
Timing of Drought Stress Important
If you are forced to expose your crops to drought stress there might be one time better than the other. Timing of Drought Stress Important UC Davis Post-Doctorate Researcher Kevin…