…says the concern is the amount of crops the bug is known to feed on. Dara says these bugs move in large bunches, and it’s possible they will try plants…
Agri View: Bugged Out
Brown Marmarated Stink Bug Everett Griner talks about the southwest insect threat is widespread in today’s Agri View. Bugged Out…
Preparing For Another Bird Flu Problem This Fall
Cathy Isom tells us how government officials and the poultry industry are preparing for another bird flu problem this fall. Preparing for bird flu…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…farm production surveys, and more recently from satellite imagery and remote sensors that can provide information on the health of crops around the country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Through…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…purchased to supplement an underlying crop insurance policy. It covers a portion of losses not covered by the same crop’s underlying policy. USDA’s Risk Management Agency, which administers the federal…
Wet July Weather Brings El Nino Hope
…strong El Nino event matriculates this fall? Gary Crawford talked with United States Department of Agriculture Meteorologist Brad Rippey about what a super El Nino could mean for the West….
Water Saving Fall and Winter Gardening Workshop Hosted By UC Master Gardeners in Lake County
Want to start a water saving vegetable garden? Try Fall and Winter Gardening. It is the natural growing Season in Lake County! Water Saving Fall and Winter Gardening Workshop hosted…
Bagrada Bug Raising Some Concerns
Courtesy : Surendra Dara A fairly new bug to California is causing some concerns with fruit and vegetable producers as it spreads across the state. The Bagrada bug is still…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…my favorite California crops. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Dairy Breakfast A highlight of my time in Wisconsin was the annual Dairy Breakfast at the Justin and Jennifer Wolfe farm in…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Passage of House Water Legislation
…managing and storing the rain and snow that does fall,” he said. “We hope passage of the House bill moves us closer to creating a water system that better serves…
Farm Bill and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Workshops
…(NAP). The purpose of the workshops is to discuss producer options with respect to financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops to protect against natural disasters that result in lower…
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…
Nitrogen Management Training for Growers
Some nitrogen management training and certification will become available for growers in the fall. Nitrogen Management Training Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dan Monk says they are looking to create a…
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…