Almond grower dollars have been going into dust reduction research for over 15 years. That research now includes off-ground harvesting, which the Almond Board of California (ABC) believes is an…
Newsom Announces New Housing for Ag Workers During COVID
…for the Harvest, will provide “temporary isolation spaces for agricultural and farmworkers who test positive or were exposed to the virus, which limits the risk of spreading COVID-19 to their…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-23-20
…pandemic, why dust reduction matters as almond harvest approaches and BASF and Corteva seek a rehearing regarding the Dicamba ruling. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
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,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-17-20
Today’s show is filled with stories including another reason for grape producers to mitigate mealybug in their vineyards, FMC partnering with Nutrien Ag Solutions for a pilot program in Salinas…
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…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering employer obligations during COVID, new table grape varieties that…
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…
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…