…those interested in getting involved in targeted grazing, and also provides helpful information for best practices of established grazers. Chapters of the handbook cover a variety of subjects including animal…
Fresh Produce Industry Continues to Struggle with Transportation Issues
…taken to remedy the situation and get the flow of goods back to acceptable levels. “It creates a lot of uncertainty when roughly 30 to 40 percent of our crop…
Vegetables to Plant for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
…ideal for succession planting, meaning planting at intervals throughout the growing season. You can even start beans in the heat of summer. Beets are an ideal fall crop. Sow seeds…
Week in Review: Roundtable Addresses Farm Labor, Proposed Tax Changes Have Costly Implications
A recent farm labor reform roundtable brought together Senate leadership, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and farm and farmworker organizations. Table olive industry members are looking to keep the crop competitive…
New Publication Outlines Herbicide Drift Symptoms on Hemp
…cropping systems that would be grown in the same region as hemp plants,” Light explained. Some of the materials tested in the project include glyphosate, oxyfluorfen, glufosinate, rimsulfuron, paraquat, and…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
Growing a sweet crop in a small garden space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even if you only have a small amount of garden space, it’s still possible…
Using AI to Better Understand Grapevine Leafroll and Red Blotch Diseases
…habitat in terms of cover crop or anything else like that that might be contributing to either the spread of the virulence of the disease.” Listen to the radio report…
Almond Matters: Pre-Hull Split Pest Management
…and DiPel to get effective management of both mites and navel orangeworm. Preventative measures are paramount for starting hull split in a good position to keep the crop clean through…
Keeping The Table Olive Industry Alive Through Mechanization
Table olive industry members are looking to keep the crop competitive in California, with a push towards mechanization. Statewide Olive Extension Specialist Louise Ferguson explained that Musco Family Olive has…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…the country,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “Through MPIRG, meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities can cover the costs for necessary improvements to achieve a…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…Approximately $580 million will go to small and medium farms in the form of Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage. Dairy farmers struggling with losses related to the pandemic that had been…
Report Details Costly Implications of Proposed Tax Changes
…representative farms across the country – including crop and livestock operations – what they found is that 92 of the 94 farms would be impacted negatively by these proposed tax…
Freeze Those Summer Strawberries for Delicious Flavor All Year Long
…and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Repeat the layering, leaving a little space at the top of the bag or container. Cover and let the fruit stand about 15 minutes or…
Week in Review: What’s Happening with WOTUS and Debt Forgiveness Program on Hold
…farmers is on hold for now after a recent ruling by a federal judge. The California prune crop looks promising this year as producers remain optimistic about favorable markets in…