…of the pressure on agricultural exports. Increasing frequencies of diamondback moth issues in cole crops highlight the importance of an integrated pest management approach. The Biden-Harris Administration announced it will…
Multistate Scientists Seek HLB Tolerance
…disease. (USGS) “If you find a disease affecting your crops, a good first step is to look for plants that are able to grow and produce despite infection,” said UCR…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-07-22
…along with the importance of staying focused on better water management despite recent rainfall, and a look at the increasing popularity of cover crops. Tune in to the show for…
Quickest Way to Get Veggies on Your Dinner Table
…in a short time frame in order to keep the garden productive. Some crops to consider when you want veggies in two months or less, include: Snap Beans. The fastest to…
Diamondback Moth Infestations Underscore Importance of IPM Approach
Increasing frequencies of diamondback moth issues in cole crops highlights the importance of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. Many growers in California and Arizona have been reporting difficulty in…
Citrus Forecast Down for Navel and Mandarin Varieties
…a notable drop in production for the Navel and Mandarin crops. The Mandarin crop is expected to be down 45 percent from the 2020-2021 season. The total Navel orange crop…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…crops that we have here that allow that strength.” Of the 300 crops grown in Fresno County, ten contribute to over 70 percent of the total crop value. The…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
…2021 marketing year that ended in July. We had these year-on-year massive crops,” Waycott explained. “But we were able to handle that which proved that we could do it and…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…the DOJ Antitrust Division, the group notes a suspicious coincidence that fertilizer costs are rapidly climbing as farmer income from commodity crops such as corn and soybeans increase. Family Farm…
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
…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,…
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…