…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
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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…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-25-20
…ease up on the development process of farmworker housing in SLO, and a judge ruling glyphosate doesn’t require a cancer warning. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
…Project Apis m. and the Almond Board has shown that pollinator habitat is fully compatible with typical almond production practices and does not interfere with important growing activities like harvest….
Increase Your Harvest Using Your Own Hands
Today’s This Land of Ours program Cathy Isom gives you a few tips about how to increase your harvest using your own hands. Pollinating Blossom Of Cucumber By Paintbrush In…