…Additionally, the threshold for when assistance is available to cover expenses for hauling water has also been lowered through the update. “Drought has had a tremendous impact on producers, and…
Beat the odds with Atticus
Don’t leave your success to chance: Place your bet on a solid crop protection strategy Specialty crop growers are high-stakes gamblers. Despite meticulous planning and vast experience, any grower can…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…Service Agency will also continue developing county committees specifically designed to address urban agriculture. Risk management training efforts and crop insurance education for historically underserved and urban producers will also…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-06-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a conversation with the California Walnut Board, a report on crop conditions for…
What’s Left on the To-Do List for Gardens This Year
…been attacked by bugs. And, cover your roses with mulch to provide a layer of insulation. Checking off some of these garden tasks will not only help you have a…
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
…preliminary six-month moratorium on the enforcement of the mandatory inspection requirements. That’s been effective since September 1, 2021, just in time for the new crop year,” said Rahm. “All in…
Over $30 Million Invested in Organic Research and Extension
…will be funded through grants made possible by the Organic Transitions Program, which supports projects that assist existing and transitioning organic livestock and crop producers adopt organic practices and improve…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…million has been allocated for livestock producers that suffered losses due to drought or wildfire in 2021. “California’s farmers and ranchers have experienced substantial crop damage due to wildfire and…
Common Virus That Could Impact Your Pumpkin Crop
…have a more uniform crop of round, orange fruits, you might be a bit puzzled to find your crop loaded with imperfections, discoloration, and warts. All signs pointing to an…
CoBank: Ag Retailing Future Driven by Precision
…Traditional crop input sales will continue to be a boon for retailers in the future. The report says the current strong financial returns that cooperatives and independent ag retailers are…
Pests That Can Plague Your Corn Crop
Some pests that can plague your corn crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rotten Corn Pinterest Wireworm Pinterest Corn Kernel Germination Pinterest Corn Cutworms Pinterest Corn Leaf…
Best and Worst Companions for Your Guava Crop
Some of the best and worst companions for your Guava crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Fabrizio Frigeni on Unsplash Some of the best Companion…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
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…
Citrus Production Declines in Volume and Value
…row of declining production numbers. While not as substantial as volume, citrus value fell by three percent compared to last year. Data shows the value of the U.S. citrus crop…