…on This Land of Ours. Growing Catnip for Your Furry Friends Catnip is one of 250 species in the mint family. It’s known by many names, including Catswort, Catmint, Field…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…more even playing field and ultimately benefit both U.S. and Mexican producers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
Analyzing Genomes to Improve Disease Control in Poultry
…field strains in U.S. commercial flocks. To help improve the control of Marek’s disease, veterinary medical officer John Dunn and his team at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Avian Disease and Oncology Laboratory in…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…BMSB eggs. “The parasite attacks most of the eggs in the field in eastern Asia,” Pickett said. “It’s our goal to release the wasp in California. We first need a…
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
…fields, but the research suggested that those estimates can be far too conservative. Data collected on more than 100 farms in northern and central California showed that in-field food waste…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…that dropped early that may indicate potential improvements to your IPM program. An evaluation form is available at: ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/C606/prune-fruitdamagesample.pdf Consider running a field sizer at harvest. A small sizer (e.g. 15/16”) is…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…to manage the exchange rate of the American dollar. “We need reforms that create a competitive American dollar and an even playing field for manufacturers, farmers and workers. This bipartisan…
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
…Flavorful Cabbage chinese cabbage crops in growth at field Chinese cabbage—also called Napa cabbage—offers a sweeter flavor than traditional cabbage varieties. And, this Asian variety is just as easy to…
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
…a level playing field. I hope this week’s talks create that opportunity.” Background facts: From 2017 to 2018, U.S. agricultural exports to China fell more than 50 percent, dropping to…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
…decisions come harvest time about how to field size the crop that they’ve got,” said Franz Niederholzer, Tree Crop Farm Advisor covering Colusa, Yuba and Sutter Counties. “It’s always been,…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…to compete on a level playing field in markets around the globe. Our top priorities are an end to the trade dispute with China, where retaliatory tariffs are preventing U.S….
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…the field for extended periods of time. Producers who filed a prevented planting claim and planted an FSA-certified cover crop, with the potential to be harvested qualify for a $15…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
…“Farmers deserve better than to be forced to leave crops in the field because there aren’t enough workers to help with harvest. Stronger immigration enforcement should be coupled with an…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…Martinez, Soledad, Soledad High School Gissell Mendez, Napa, Vintage High School Two-Year Community College Scholarship Recipient / 2,000 Yareli Bolanos Suarez, Bakersfield, East Bakersfield High School Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship…