…grove drains at Petty Ranch from 2019. Courtesy: Chris Sayer After intermittent rainfall over the weekend, growers are preparing for a major rain event to come through California this week….
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…of different plant families. It has been known to annihilate entire crops and can be difficult to get rid of. You’ll recognize it by its description, really. If your plants…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…potential to receive up to 80 percent of their losses. CFAP 2 payment calculations have also been adjusted for commodities such as specialty crops, nursery crops, and specialty livestock. Applications…
Almond Matters: Getting Weed Control Before Bud Break
…herbicides help growers avoid repeated applications later in the season. The dry weather conditions in fall and winter have made it difficult for growers to time their applications. “Some guys…
How to Treat Some Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…soil care, and rotate your crops annually to keep the soil—and edible plants—healthy. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Treat Common Plant Pathogens Naturally…
Industry Input Encouraged for Shifting Animal Biotech Oversight to USDA
…the proposed rulemaking. Genetic changes, no matter how small, or if they could be achieved through conventional breeding, will all fall under the same regulatory framework. “If I do it…
What to Plant Together while Planning the Spring Garden
…blend well with annuals or perennials from spring to fall. Having a beautiful garden in the early summer doesn’t mean you have to plant a rainbow of colors. Instead, make…
FCC Report Highlights Value of Broadband to Ag Productivity
…and information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the report highlights the effect that broadband connectivity has on the production of certain row crops. One of the key findings of…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…tool chest to offer ‘bigger carrots’ to landowners who incorporate the prioritized practices into their conservation plans,” says Suarez. Conservation cover, cover crops and cover crop rotation top the list…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…disaster. Crops that are eligible for assistance include those that are eligible for federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage. Grazed crops, value loss crops, and crops…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…funds to protect American crops and natural resources and ensure the marketability of our agricultural products across the globe,” Under Secretary for USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach said…
Unique Berry that Tastes Like a Baked Apple
…as pale red and ripen to amber in the early fall. Cloudberries are a bit tricky to grow. They spend a lot of time in the wild, covered by snow…
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
…is even more important to rotate materials. Previously approved for other California crops, tree nut products now have the ability to use ManKocide in their orchards. “We’ve had university researchers…
Snowpack at 93 Percent of Average in First 2021 Snow Survey
…fall. This year’s October-November period has been the 15th-driest on record for the Sierra Nevada’s. Despite a slow start to the season, it appears that things are more-or-less on track…