…vines and turning to other crops. Introducing kids to agriculture is the theme of a training program. School gardens can be a great way to introduce kids to agriculture. And…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…commercial crops in California, with an estimated value of over $20 billion. We must act quickly to save jobs and business opportunity.” Residents inside or immediately outside the quarantine zone…
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug- Top Invasive Pest in the U.S.
This one affects a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples, peaches, figs, citrus, tomatoes, peppers and others. The U.S. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Administrator Sonny Ramaswamy says…
What USDA Crop Forecasts Might Mean for Revenues
If corn and soybean crops come out as USDA is forecasting, what will that do for the revenues of row crop producers and livestock producers? USDA’s Gary Crawford with Joe…
Few Labor Shortages in Napa
Labor shortages have affected crops around much of the state, however it looks like winegrape growers in Napa are faring much better than most. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to…
Surface Water Shortage
…in about 90 years of record. The notices goes on to say “In view of the current hydrologic situation, water in the fall for uses such as planting winter crops…
Ag Labor Survey
…having with their simple online survey. The 2013 Agricultural Workforce Survey allows farmers to share their experience with finding enough employees to work in the fields and harvest crops. The…
Heat Affecting California Crops
High heat around the state is causing stress to many crops, but helping others. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report The USDA says sensitive avocado…
Bacterial Spot in Almonds
…bug feeding injury, but an important difference is the color of the “gum” or “sap” on the hulls. In leaffooted bug damage, it is clear. With bacterial spot, it is…
Will AF36 Work in Almonds?
…are working to see if the same is true for almond crops. Dr. Themis Michailides is a researcher with the University of California at the Kearney Ag Research Center. He…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Six
…to large fields, and unevenness of crops. As well as what they should do if they suspect there is a marijuana grow on their property, which is, of course, call…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Three
…farmer’s crop and plant marijuana. In large crops, the marijuana can grow and be harvested without the produce farmer ever knowing it was there. Sabrina Hill continues our series on…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Two
A Fresno County farmer talks about the troubles he faced when a marijuana operation started up on land near his produce crops. Sabrina Hill has the second part in our…
Sustainable/Organic Production Seminar
…ag industry are invited to a one-day seminar on sustainable and organic production in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. It will focus on sustainable and organic production of field crops,…