…washed away on whole sections of what was prime farmland. Beyond the riverbottom, out on the plains in some parts of the midwest, this year’s harvests were poor, if they…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
…harvest, so it’s a good time to recognize and to celebrate pistachios, which really are starting to dominate the San Joaquin Valley.” Participating in outreach efforts through social media platforms…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…their website, OCM argues passionately on behalf of HSUS’s work to end our industry. Finally, OCM’s executive director is a well know and unapologetic HSUS operative, as outlined by Protect the Harvest several…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
California is on the home stretch of the 2019 almond harvest with later varieties like Fritz and Monterey now coming off the trees. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…more acres of pistachios will be coming into production which should push the 2020 pistachio crop towards another record harvest. “It looks like with all things being good – enough…
Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies
…them out of the dirt during harvest season. The purple variety called Purple Dragon is also fun to grow because it’s such a fun color. Kids will love to grow…
Advantages to Growing Your Own Scallions
…you find at the grocery store and you can control what chemicals touch your crops. It’s also much more affordable, and you can decide when to harvest – whether you…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
…transition to newer, low-dust equipment is a ‘no brainer’. Sill traded in one harvester a few years ago, and the deal was so good they decided to do it again….
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…who suffered losses of harvested commodities, including hay, stored in on-farm structures in 2018 and 2019 will receive assistance through the On-Farm Storage Loss Program. Additionally, the disaster relief measure…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
Mercaris issues Annual Acreage Report, organic farm ‘heat map’ tool Silver Spring, MD, (MERCARIS-Sept. 9, 2019) — Organic commodity farmers will harvest a record number of acres across the U.S. this…
You Really Can Grow Tea Right at Home
…are perfect for a fresh cup of tea. After that, it’s best to harvest the plants regularly to encourage growth and help to create a bushy shrub. I’m Cathy Isom……
How to Grow and Use the Valerian Plant
…itself. The plant needs time to spread before you can sustainably harvest the roots. If you’re harvesting for headache relief, harvest the whole plant. Most growers, however, choose to use…
Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
…chicks from feasting on your harvest here a some suggestions. You can fence your chickens’ favorite plants in with chicken wire, or you can put a fence around your entire…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…huge annual festival – actually, in typical Texas fashion, organizers believe it’s the biggest grape festival in the world. Known as Grapefest, it’s a harvesting and wine festival that features…