…growers. But the big news is, he wants to use that money to get growers to idle 50 million acres and plant cover crops. He thinks the cover crop would…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor Hillman hosts today’s show. Bloom is unofficially kicking off this week for several crops including almonds. We have a…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
…annual crops. Other projects include the development of a “Crop Nutrient Minute” Video Series, as well as certification and distance learning for fertigation. A total of 250 different projects have…
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
…The annual crops meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 16 and Friday, February 19. Finally, the perennial crops meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 and Friday, February 26….
Almond Matters: Much-Needed Rainfall Comes with Bloom on the Horizon
…a number of factors. Rainfall and temperatures will be the primary driver for what types of disease pressure may appear in orchards. Burkdoll said that he does not typically worry…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-03-21
…and his priorities if confirmed, research looking at sheep grazing cover crops, and changes to wine wastewater rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
…on where you’re located. Try to gather them after the first frost. Freezing temperatures break down the fruits’ cellular walls, which makes rosehips sweeter and juicier. If you live in…
Storm Weather Bringing Much Needed Snow to California
…elevations of the Sierra Nevada, with as much as seven feet of snow projected. Snowfall as low as 2,000 feet in areas of Southern California is also forecasted, with temperatures…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…groups representing blueberry industry stakeholders provided testimony as to why prices have been down. The American Blueberry Growers Alliance (ABGA) points to rising imports from Latin American as pushing prices…
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…
Almond Update: Pollination Planning as Bloom Approaches Quickly
Almond bloom is fast approaching with the relatively warmer temperatures seen throughout the producing areas of the west so for this winter. Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Chief Scientific Officer…
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…
Treating More Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…its name. Basically, it causes rust-colored pustules on the plants it infects. It also thrives in wet weather but prefers cool temperatures rather than hot. You’ll recognize it by the…
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…