Even with an average crop this season, pistachio growers in the central valley are seeing some effects of less chilling hours. Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems At the South…
Pruning Drones for Vineyards
…showed attendees how vineyards were using small robots called Wall-Ye Vines to cordon-prune plants. Miller said the robots allow some Napa vineyards to predict year-to-year how their crop will look….
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…ranchers to implement conservation practices that will provide safe and diverse food sources for honey bees. For example, appropriate cover crops or rangeland and pasture management may provide a benefit…
AgNeTVideo: Herb Young Talks About Nimitz
Herb Young, ADAMA brand leader, discusses NIMITZ, a novel, non-fumigant nematicide. The U.S. is the first country to receive a federal registration, with approved crop uses on cucurbits, (including cucumbers,…
School Lunches: “California Thursdays” Project Launch Follows Success of National School Lunch Week
…for the program with a Specialty Crop Block Grant, and our Office of Farm to Fork is helping participating schools source directly from California growers. I’m pleased to note that…
Conference to Cover Maximizing Pollination
There are many tips and practices growers can do to help bee activity during bloom. Conference to Cover Maximizing Pollination CEO of the Pollination Connection Denise Qualls will be presenting…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…as the Agricultural Risk Coverage, the Price Loss Coverage, Supplemental Coverage Option and Stacked Income Protection Plan. USDA is now able to leverage data from the Agricultural Risk Coverage and…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
Vilsack Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new Farm Bill provision that will provide direct relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. Spring crops eligible for APH…
New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner
…quality, better availability or increased demand, Bayer Crop Science opens the application process today for its new Produce Innovation Awards program. Read on to learn more about the award worth…
Schedule Set for 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Workshops
…award SCBGP funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture)….
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…that reduce GHG emissions; soil moisture sensors; and irrigation scheduling programs that apply water based on crop needs. “These projects are critical because they allow farmers to continue production while…
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
…by the almond industry. Since 1995, the Almond Board of California has invested almost $1.6 million – more than any other crop – on research related to honey bee health,…
Citrus Industry This Week: Crop Forecast Reactions; HLB and Roots
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reactions to the first USDA citrus crop forecast of the season, information on bicarbonates, and new findings about root growth…
World Food Day a Reminder of Everyday Challenges With Food Access
…Lady Michelle Obama and help harvest vegetables for the White House kitchen! Another program that helps with food access and education is CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which provides…