UC Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba-Colusa is holding grower meetings in October to provide research updates on some of the major crops in the Sacramento Valley. The classes will be relevant to…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…cover crops can be. In addition, the types of cover crops that are planted also determines the overall benefits that can be provided. Director of Pollination Programs at Project Apis…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…all eligible to apply. Projects accepted through the program can last for up to two years and six months. Specialty crops covered under the program include fruits and vegetables, tree…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering funding made available to support California specialty crops, opportunities…
AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues
…Farmland Trust demonstrates that widespread adoption of just two regenerative practices on U.S. farmland, cover crops and no-till, would sequester the carbon equivalent of removing up to 260 million automobiles…
Starting Your Own Highly Productive Horseradish Crop
…ward pests away from your more precious crops. Horseradish root and grated horseradish There are only a few varieties of horseradish available for planting at home. It can be started…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…ranchers make fall and winter herd management decisions.” The ELAP already addresses the cost of transporting water during drought conditions. The program is being expanded for 2021 to include feed…
California Walnut Production Projected to Come Down 15 Percent
…bearing acres. Instances of widespread freezing temperatures in Fall of last year created significant issues for growers. The ongoing drought also created an array of challenges for walnut production. Survey…
Hemp: Controversial Plant that is Gaining Popularity
…is important. The plant spreads its seeds by shattering, which means ripened seeds will fall to the ground. The key for the gardener is to harvest when the seeds are…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
…of crops in areas where the weed is found. Sanitation is a critical component of preventing the spread of the weed even further, along with diligent monitoring. However, scouting for…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…Food Workers Relief program will be announced sometime in early Fall and will be open for 60 days. Once the application window is opened, USDA will be providing additional information…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
…are not regulated in any of their programs.” The letters are expected to be sent out sometime this Fall. For producers who have parcels that are not currently covered by…
September Chores for Getting the Garden Winter-Ready
…beginning of September is a good time to divide irises and day lilies, fertilize fescue lawns, and start cool-season vegetable seedlings. It’s also a good time to plant cover crops,…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
…is designed for any farm with up to $8.5 million in insured revenue. That includes farming operations with specialty or organic commodities, covering both crops and livestock. The insurance plan…