…early season due to the warmer temperatures. An early season means growers could see more generations of pests through the process and that’s especially the case with navel orangeworm. The…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of Santa Clara County
…into maggots and tunnel through the flesh of the fruit, making it unfit for consumption. While fruit flies and other invasive species threaten California’s crops, the vast majority of them…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…is 32.0 million cartons, unchanged from the April forecast but up 9 percent from last season. Other Crops – Barley production is forecast at 42.0 thousand tons, down 4 percent…
Neighboring Crops Increasing Cotton Pest Pressures
…growers at a recent field day about lygus populations and damage. The bug prefers crops that often surround cotton fields, and one of their favorites is alfalfa. Cooperative Extension Specialist…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
…Crop Assistance Program also provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who produce new sources of energy biomass by growing eligible crops on contract acres within approved BCAP project areas….
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…are due to mercury and other toxic metals in fish. High temperatures, sediment and toxic metals are found in many rivers and streams. Of its more than 200,000 river miles,…
Agri View: Specialty Crops
Everett Griner talks about the USDA funding Specialty Crops in today’s Agri View. Specialty Crops…
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
…USDA recognizes that climate stressors have consequences for food production, yields of staple crops, forests and grasslands, and these, in turn, affect the economic well-being of individuals. Climate change adaptation…
Agri View: Historical Crops
Everett Griner talks about cotton, one of our most vital crops in today’s Agri View. Historical Crops…
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…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…