Citrus farmers around California may finally get a decent night’s sleep after spending the last few nights protecting their crops from a cold wave. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open…
Rice Predictions for 2013
…can expect 2013 to be much like 2012. International prices play a big part in what rice producers here get for their crops. California’s rice is exported to Asia, the…
Partial Lift for Grapevine Moth Quarantine
…crop is handled from the vineyard to transporting it. The European Grapevine Moth is found all over the world… and is can feed on other crops and plants besides grapes….
Trying To Predict the Future of Ag
…the worst drought since the ‘30’s, driving production of many crops in the nation down, and driving up prices for those crops. That effected dairy, egg and livestock ranchers here…
Mandarin Crop Looks Good
So far, so good for the San Joaquin Valley Mandarin crop, following our first bout with freezing temperatures. Mandarin growers are busy this month watching the weather and ready at…
Better Crop Protection With Mode Changes
…of crops can keep pests under control. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Dan Sherrod is the product development manager at DuPont Crop Protection. He says…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…including crop insurance, commodity exchanges, and specialty crops. • Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-5): Conservation, Energy, and Forestry Jurisdiction: Soil, water, and resource conservation, small watershed program, energy and biobased…
Specialty Crops and Special Tractors
The growth of specialty crops in California is fueling the growth for farming equipment like tractors. There’s a tractor manufacturer that’s paying close attention to exactly what California farmers need…
Winter Farmers Markets Gain Popularity
…a 52 percent increase in winter markets. Winter markets are a win-win situation, giving farmers a place to direct sell winter crops, and offering consumers fresh, locally-grown food year round….
Growing Berries With Less Water
We’ve seen plenty of rain over the past few days. But we all know having enough water for our crops in California is a big concern. U-C Cooperative Extension Farm…
Lower Insurance Premiums for Rice, Soybeans
Rice and soybean growers could soon see lower insurance premiums. For the second year in a row, the U-S government has ordered crop insurers to lower premiums for those crops….
Dairy Farmer Wins Leopold Award
Hanford dairyman Dino Giacomazzi has received the 2012 Leopold Conservation Award from the California Farm Bureau. He won the $10,000 prize for using conservation tillage on all his feed crops….
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…enhance the competitiveness of California’s specialty crops – fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Grant awards range from $50,000 to $400,000 per project. Funding…
USDA Block Crop Grant Program Available
…The purpose of the program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. All prospective applicants are encouraged to compete. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…