…on a grape vine with grapes. Since there are dozens of potential causes of this one problematic symptom, narrowing it down can be challenging. However, if you’re trying to diagnose a…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…on crop production. Ambient ozone and the effects of climate change can negatively impact table grape productivity by as much as 22 percent, while strawberry productivity was only reduced by…
‘We’ll all get through this, Together’: Joint Statement on Food Supplies from California Grocers Association and California Farm Bureau Federation
…Farmers and ranchers continue to harvest and ship foods to market as usual. They have adjusted daily activities to keep themselves, their employees and their products safe. People on farms…
How to Sell Your Cut Flowers at Farmers Market
… Easy to harvest Also, keep productivity in mind. Cut-and-come-again flowers are the kind that you can snip off and the remaining stem will grow a new flower in the…
Foods to Can in the Spring from Your Garden
…in the Spring from Your Garden The best way to prevent your plentiful harvest from going to waste is to can it! Even in the Spring there are many items…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…Mistake # 4 – Not Harvesting. Not harvesting when a vegetable is ready to be picked will actually cause your garden to slow down. Mistake # 5 – Planting too…
Native Plant Best Used for Ground Cover or Border
…The best time to plant yarrow in your garden is in the spring or early summer. Make sure that the danger of the frost has passed. Typically, you can harvest…
Long-term Control Vital for Fluvellin Management
…it left room for fluvellin to replace it as the most problematic weed for growers. “That early application left the clean, warm beds with irrigation near harvest for fluvellin just…
Live, Adult Spotted Lanternfly Found in California
…states. The insect has a very wide host range, both agricultural and urban plants and trees. Dara said the tree of heaven seems to be its first choice, but grapevines…
What is Salsify, and Why You Should Grow it
…or planting partial sun. In cooler areas, full sun is ideal. Salsify is ready for harvest when it’s about 12 inches in length. This can be anywhere between 120 and…
Lower Grape Crush Report Won’t Compensate for Oversupplied Market
…Grape Growers. “Where we estimated that at least 100,000 tons did not get harvested last year, we’re thinking now it might have been closer to 200,000 tons statewide that did…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-18-20
In today’s episode, we hear from a doctor about the multitude of studies that have not linked glyphosate to cancer concerns. The 2019 grape crush was significantly lower than in…
Growing the Golden Child of the Vegetable World
…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…