…under crops with 41 percent saying they were extremely likely to pull out orchards based on fear of inadequate water deliveries in the future. This past year, Farm Bureau partnered…
Alternative Method to Get Honey Bees for Free
…Some people also rent their bees out for pollination. Farmers will pay a fee for you to place some of your bees on their land to help their crops. And,…
Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential
…push the growth of organic, with retailers vying for market share of the organic produce demand. What began with specialty markets gave way to some of the biggest retail chains…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering funding for California specialty crops, four scholarships opportunities available…
MSOB: Taking a Closer Look at Biosolids Applications
…impact on a variety of factors. “If a farmer or rancher does have grazing land and crops for feeding their livestock, using an application of biosolids is quite beneficial,” said…
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
…the most effective approach for mitigating any potential damage. Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops for UPL, Joe Vassios said that after lower levels of infection last year, growers may…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…Assistance Program coverage, offered through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), protects against losses associated with lower yields, destroyed crops or prevented planting where no permanent federal crop insurance program is…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…by the 2018 Farm Bill, and it includes feedback from producers who grow for their local communities. See the full report. Specialty and Organic Crops The Micro Farm policy builds on…
Coordinated Efforts to Address NOW Damage Across Crops
…Address NOW Damage Across Crops About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
…growers have encountered over the previous year. UPL Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said that now is the time when producers have an opportunity to get ahead…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights various investments made by USDA focused on bolstering the specialty crop industry and…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…is a new cool-season grass cover crop which differs from traditional cover crops in that it is perennial with a decadal lifespan, and it is dormant in the summer. Decision…
Week in Review: Voluntary Agreement Talks Break Down, Ag Supports Infrastructure Bill
…sending ballots out for county committee elections for the Farm Service Agency. California producers will be benefitting from significant specialty crop investment made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
California producers will be benefitting from significant specialty crop investment made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nearly $170 is being invested through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…