Organic production is on the rise in Santa Cruz County, with strawberries earning the top organic crop distinction. But what about conventional crops? Sabrina Hill has more. Organic Production up…
New Funding for Fight Against Citrus Greening
…the Citrus Disease Research and Education Program (CDRE) and is a supplement of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI). The 2014 Farm Bill provides $25 million per year for a…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower on HLB; Crop Forecast; FDOC Budget
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes grower Wayne Simmons discussing HLB, details of the latest citrus crop forecast, and the current status of the Florida Department…
Ongoing Water Crisis Takes Toll on Citrus
…The 60-acre citrus grove was pulled out because of diminished water availability. Photo/Cecilia Parsons Fisher has decided to purchase enough water to produce a crop this year, but he had…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…a total production to 480,000 tons. Recent warm weather has been good for the wheat crop. Winter wheat for grain dried in preparation for harvest. Crop condition was rated 90…
Citrus Crop Forecast Has No Changes for California
…crop. Citrus Crop Forecast USDA/NASS June 2014 Citrus Crop Production form. (.pdf) The final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast for this season is scheduled for Friday July 11, 2014 at 9:00…
Weekly Crop Update
How are crops around California doing this week? Sabrina Hill checks in. Crop Update for Week of June 11 In fruit crops: Apple growers sprayed for coddling moths. Grape growers…
Cotton Producers to Examine Montana Agricultural Operations
…in another geographic region and 2) an opportunity to observe agronomic practices, technology utilization, cropping patterns, marketing plans and operational structure. Other program benefits are the continuing dialogue among American…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…that program personnel were monitoring. One area is a tomato field in Arvin. There were weed hosts and other crops nearby. Sweep surveys produced 0-3 adult BLH and zero nymphs…
Questions Remain With Lower Limb Die-back
…pathogens and many others. Even though in most cases little crop is lost from the phenomenon, Doll recommends calling your local farm advisor or PCA if you see these signs….
Costa Announces $6.3 Million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants
…meet crop demand, and (2) plumb landowner wells to the district for increased extraction capability during deficit water supply years. As part of the district’s project, steps will also be…
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
…retired farmers and ranchers who transition expiring CRP acres to socially disadvantaged, military veteran, or beginning producers who return the land to sustainable grazing or crop production. Sign up will…
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…Environmental Protection Agency. The new category will spotlight the multiple benefits gained from farming and ranching, including innovative and sustainable approaches to water and energy conservation, food crop production efficiency,…
Crop Progress for June 4
Sabrina Hill has the weekly crop progress for California, with information provided by the USDA NASS on field crops, fruit, nuts, vegetables, and rangeland conditions. California crops for June 4…