…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…
Growing a New Tree from a Store-Bought Apple
…germinate. Cover the pots with a plastic bag to hold in moisture and set them in an unheated garage or even a refrigerator. It can take up to a decade…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-15-21
…producers, and resources available from USDA to help cover COVID-related expenses for agricultural workers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
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…
Easy to Grow Nutritious, Tasty, Vegetable
…from, such as Pole Beans, String Beans and Chinese Green Beans. All share in common a prolific crop of tasty and healthy green bean pods, ready to eat right off…
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…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…per certification category that includes crop, livestock, wild crop, handling, and State Organic Program fees. The funding support will cover costs including application fees, inspection fees, and state and federal…
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
…was down due to a lack of water. Cropping decisions in areas with no surface water deliveries and restricted pumping caused many growers to prioritize permanent crops in lieu of…
MSOB: The Role of Biostimulants in IPM Systems
Biostimulants have an interesting role in overall integrated pest management (IPM) systems. While the materials are designed to improve things like yield and overall crop health, they can also provide…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…farmers who signed up for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for the 2020 crop year. The funding support provided through each of the programs is meant…
Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans for Agriculture in 2020
Information updated by USDA’s Economic Research Service shows 65 percent of Paycheck Protection Program 2020 agriculture funds went to crop farms, with 35 percent for livestock. Last year, farmers and…
Need to Know Points About Growing Winter Squash
…these are easy to control, an infestation can devastate your crop. Look for natural solutions to control pests. The easiest and most effective way to rid your patch of beetles…
MSOB: Biological Materials for Arthropod Management in Organic Vegetables
Biological materials play an important part in integrated pest management, particularly in organic systems. Vegetable crops have a variety of arthropod pests that impact production, including different types of thrips,…
VofV: Almond Evolution – Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
…out more at WGA.com. What do pest-controlling GMO insects have in common with orchard biomass recycling? They are both part of the almond industry’s effort to increase crop yield, improve…