…(CRC) and California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA) all presented relevant industry information to attendees. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento counties Whitney Brim-Deforest highlighted the importance of…
Companion Planting Improves Flavor, Yield, and Health of Onions
…larger bulbs. Although not all cover crops need to be tilled before planting, onions do grow better if the cover crop is mixed into the soil. Some bad neighbors for…
‘Unprecedented’ Emergency Curtailments Adopted by State Water Board
…the crop for next year,” Wade explained. Listen to Wade’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
Winegrape Market Poised for a Rebound Year in 2021
…business last year as a result. Brown grows about 600 acres of winegrapes in the Tracy area. He pulled out several blocks of specialty varieties due to the lack of…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
Monterey County agriculture took a notable hit in 2020, largely due to the impacts of wildfire and COVID-19. The 2020 Crop & Livestock Report reflects a significant decline in production…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-02-21
…impacts of COVID and wildfire in Monterey County shown in an annual crop report, and the research grant of $10 million will support the dairy industry’s net-zero initiative. Tune in…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…the fiscal year 2022 grant cycle. The revised performance measures will apply to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the Acer…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…relief.” Largely based on the original WHIP established in 2017, the new WHIP+ legislation calls for payments for qualified losses for unharvested crops. It also authorizes payments for winegrape producers…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
…sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation and received bipartisan support. The California FAIR Plan will now cover farming residences, barns, crop storage units, structures that hold farm equipment, and…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…further implemented. Farmers’ regulatory compliance costs were impacted differently for different crop types. While some regulations affected the entire agricultural industry, the degree to which they were impacted varied between…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…crops planted after a prevented planting claim has been filed to be a second crop. Cover crops could previously only be hayed, grazed or chopped after November 1, or the…
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
…attack by a number of different pests and diseases. Some pests causing only slight damage while others are complete crop killers. Aphids, Army Worms, Cabbage Loopers, to name a few….
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
…harvest, early thoughts about next year’s crop will help growers get a better start. Once harvest has wrapped up, taking a close look at orchard nutrition through a soil analysis…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA currently accepting proposals for one-time-special crop grants, organic…