…Plus, it makes an effective trap crop for aphids. Goosegrass Seeds-Pinterest image Goosegrass is a weed and can grow in a wide range of environments, but grows best in USDA…
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
…that there have been some crop failures in the southern hemisphere. Inclement weather during bloom also negatively affected production in France. “They look to have a fairly small crop as…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering heat illness prevention, the prune crop looking good with…
Last Chance to Register for Flight of the Honeybees Virtual Conference
…Technology, the event will bring together industry stakeholders and the agtech community. Experts will be sharing information on the latest technologies being deployed, the role of honeybees in crop pollination,…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…the practices include prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock watering systems, and brush management. The new Conservation Incentive Contracts are part of USDA’s overall portfolio of assistance options to mitigate drought…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…aflatoxins in a variety of crops, including almonds. “We hope to promote industry-wide awareness of this biological tool,” said Guangwei Huang, ABC Associate Director for Food Research and Technology. “We…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
A new cover crop program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a premium benefit for producers covered by most crop insurance policies. The Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) is…
Successful Rice Planting Season Despite Drop in Acreage
…crop to be planted by June 1 to get the maximum out of the fields. We are maintaining our estimate of 400,000 planted acres of rice this year. That’s down…
Two Workshops Coming Up Addressing California’s 30×30 Plan
Two workshops are coming up addressing California’s 30×30 plan for conservation. The California Natural Resources Agency will be hosting workshops on June 8 and June 15. The workshops will cover…
MSOB: Improving Soil Health Supports Beneficial Nematodes
…populations in check. Shaw has been actively engaged in researching ways to improve populations of beneficial nematodes in the soil. Adding organic material to soils, cover cropping, and reduced tillage…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
…is offering grant opportunities for planning projects to expand agricultural efforts in urban areas and suburbs. Planning projects can cover a variety of areas including food access, costs for new…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
…crop year. However, as this crop continues to flourish, citrus growers would be remiss not to recognize the dangerous pest and disease which continues to loom over the industry, threatening…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
…plant breeding research projects through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program. NIFA director Dr. Carrie Castille said that the projects will help to advance crop production efficiency and product…
An Ingenious Way to Maximize Your Potato Harvest
…2 inches deep. Once these are pushed in, cover them with another few inches of soil. Water lightly again. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. An…