…to mature and grow large enough for harvest to be worthwhile. Exposure to frost is recommended to ensure the sweetest, tastiest root. Wait until frost before pulling your crop. I’m…
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
…Assistant Professor of Agroecology at UC Davis. “We haven’t noticed any difficulties at harvest which is promising for adoption for this practice on a wider scale.” Over the course of…
AFBF Urges Improvements to Hemp Regulation
…harvest date. AFBF notes that the 15-day window is overly burdensome and costly for farmers. If harvest cannot be completed in that testing window, farmers could wind up losing their…
Growing Cress, a Nutrient Powerhouse
…crunchier texture. Once cress starts to produce little tiny white flowers, the plant becomes bitter and unpalatable. It grows really quickly, though, so it’s key to harvest before then. There…
EPA Makes Final Review Decision on Glyphosate
…pre-emergent, post-emergent, or as a pre-harvest application and is relatively cost-efficient. The EPA did list updates to required labeling and spray drift management which can be found here. Listen to the report…
Growing Your Own Edamame
…somewhere with cool summer nights or a short growing season, pick a variety to match your region’s conditions. Choosing the wrong type may leave you with a meager, disappointing harvest….
Tropical Plant that is Practically Pest Free
…third-largest source of carbohydrates in tropical areas. Cassava is relatively simple to grow and one plant gives you an extremely generous harvest because it keeps growing from the same plant….
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
…root system,” said Field Market Development Specialist for Valent USA Todd Burkdoll. “You’re affecting the root system every time you harvest, every year. And if you’ve got a weak root…
Methods for Successful Plant Propagation
…This occurs naturally after flowering plants become pollinated. When seeds emerge, you’ll be able to harvest and plant them. For a number of plants, including vegetables, this is the only…
How to Grow Your Own Peanuts at Home
…location. Don’t wait too long either. If you wait too long to harvest your plants, they’ll sprout. To harvest, pull the entire plant from the ground. Dig around the soil a…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…in the wake of a mandated increase of H-2A wage rates and the impact it will have on farming operations. “In addition to free housing and transportation, H-2A employers are…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…it is to harvest time when grapes are exposed to wildfire smoke. The effort to establish a standard for accurately measuring the effects of smoke on blocks of vineyards may…
Working Towards Continued Success of Equipment Replacement Programs
Preparation for a new crop after the harvest of a cotton field in Central California Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com The Western Agricultural Processors Association and the California Cotton Ginners…
Caring for Your Full-Grown Tomato Plants
…for Your Full-Grown Tomato Plants What started as a project months ago with just a container, some seeds, and potting soil is now becoming a full blown harvest. Your plants…