USMCA Action is a Welcome Start to 2020 (AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We are now one step away…
Hot Gardening Trends for the New Year
…and better gardens this year. She gives us the hot gardening trends for the new year. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Hot Gardening Trends for the New Year…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…to ACEP under the 2018 Farm Bill make it stronger and more effective and will result in even better protection of our nation’s farmlands, grasslands and wetlands.” NRCS is investing…
Chinese Trade Deal to Be Signed in Coming Weeks
The first part of a Chinese trade deal that officials are hoping to see foster better relations between the U.S. and China moving forward, is set to be signed on…
New Easy-Peel Citrus Name Showing Up in Stores
…for a strong season in terms of yield and quality. “The fruit is testing really, really good. The internal qualities, the sugar, the brix levels, the acids, are better than…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Leveraging Worldwide Data to Stay Competitive in Markets, Part 2
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
…American cattle producers had two big reasons to celebrate. That’s because the New Year brings new opportunities and better access to two of our major export markets: Japan and the…
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
Legislation ensuring an agricultural voice in the development of drone regulation is slowly making progress in Washington. The Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act is an effort to ensure…
Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom
…to five days. Weather is often unpredictable, with rain and wind impacting successful pollination and creating favorable conditions for the development of fungal pathogens. Tree roots are not active during…
Fighting Almond Disease? Particle Size Does Matter.
…effective disease control with copper is coverage. The more uniformly and completely leaf surfaces are covered, the better the performance. Nufarm’s Copper Champs contain more precise-sized particles, and more of…
Almond Update: Reviewing Goals for 2020
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is celebrating its tenth-year of collecting data and helping the industry be better stewards of the land. 2019 was a critical year for the…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
…to allow for better navigation while out in the orchard. The new mobile-friendly format will also help to update information more efficiently with the content now having been moved into…
How to Overwinter Perennials in Containers
…moisture level and water if it feels dry. Keep the container where it can drain freely. And, the more soil in the pot, the better insulated the roots will be…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…wind as a significant factor in damage levels, along with temperature, time of the season, and proximity to an active wildfire. There is significant concern surrounding smoke taint in winegrapes,…