An estimated 3 billion pounds of almonds will soon be harvested in California and dust reduction during that process will matter. As part of their Almond Orchard 2025 goals, the…
Fast-Growing Veggies You Can Grow in Under Thirty Days
…a quick and reliable grower. Spinach is another that will take about 30 days to harvest. Sow directly in the garden six weeks before the average date of the last…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
…in helping to boost immunity and…people are re-associating themselves and reintroducing themselves to prunes again,” Zea noted. CURRENT CROP CONDITIONS ALSO LOOK PROMISING With harvest only a few weeks away,…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
…are in cages, or cage-free, or free-range. So, they’re going to continue to be a problem regardless of where housing goes.” COURTESY: AMY MURILLO Parasite infestation not only adversely affects…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy as Harvest Approaches
…at harvest,” said Burkdoll. As almond harvest approaches, producers will also want to consider ground conditions and any potential ant concerns. Burkdoll noted that growers will want to give themselves…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-14-20
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-09-24 – AgNet News Hour Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show features information on the floating…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
…month. Operations need to be prepared for a potential inspection and have all the necessary documentation ready to be presented. “Understand that they can be there now during harvest or…
President Trump Address To Farmers and Ranchers
…current and future deals. He also thanked the folks in the agriculture industry for their hard work reaping the harvest that, “nourishes not only our people but our souls,” adding…
Quickest Growing Veggies for the Impatient Gardener
…kid’s garden because they can be harvested in as little as 3 weeks after planting. Spinach grows quickly in cool weather and will be ready to harvest within four to…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-02-20
…a new website designed for the almond industry, and learn how new housing rules facilitate easier usage of the H-2A system. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
How to Grow Eggplants in Containers
…large harvest from a single plant. Any eggplant suits container growing, but the heirloom and smaller varieties perform particularly well. Look for the word “compact” in the plant’s name. Larger…
The Western View: Earthquake Safety On The Farm
…product. Much of California’s farm output is highly perishable. Farmers often have little flexibility in timing of harvest, processing or marketing. Shipping delays or loss of electricity for cold storage…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
California winegrape growers could suffer at least $437 million in lost sales from this year’s grape harvest due to COVID-19 related economic disruptions. According to an analysis by Jon Moramarco,…
Farmworker Housing Construction Gets Easier in San Luis Obispo
The construction of farmworker housing should be a bit simpler in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County after a series of actions by the SLO County Board of Supervisors. The country…