…with nearly $8 billion in estimated payments. Producers of corn, cotton, dairy, hogs, shelled almonds, sorghum, soybeans, fresh sweet cherries and wheat should apply at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office….
Western View: The Moon Trees
…were tended with care at two separate facilities – one in Mississippi, the other in California. The experiment showed no discernible difference between the ‘moon trees’ and the control trees…
Central Valley Citrus Growers Manage through Mid-Season Freeze
…temperatures as high as 32 degrees. Generally, last night’s temperatures are not a cause for concern for Valley citrus growers. In the coming weeks growers will be assessing the external…
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…new export markets,” said Alliance President Elaine Trevino. “The ongoing tariff situation is a very challenging environment for California almond growers.” Almonds are one of California’s top three valued commodities…
Unexplained Thrips Increase Helping Control Mites
…but there are definitely a lot more of them than there used to be,” UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Advisor David Haviland said. More biological control is a good thing for growers trying to…
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
Since the invasive rodent appeared in California last year, nutria issues have continued for California farmers. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has found 379 nutrias in the…
ACP Update from UCR Citrus Day
The recent Citrus Day at the University of California Riverside offered important updates on some of the more pressing matters in the industry. Branch Chief of Pest Detection and Emergency…
Broomrape Weed Spreads Quickly
By the time you see broomrape weed in your fields, it may be too late. There has been a resurgence of broomrape reports over the last decade in California. Retired…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Baked Zucchini Marinara
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Parmesan Baked Zucchini Marinara with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Zucchinis 4 Heirloom Peppers…
New Indoor Heat Illness Regulation Draft Lowers Temperature Thresholds
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) released a revised draft of the indoor heat illness regulation on January 29. A draft of the regulation had previously been released…
Almond Matters: Using an Aerial Application to Extend Bloom
…promising results before being approved in almonds last year. The plant growth regulator has generated quite a bit of interest from growers with applications being approved for using fixed-wing or…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-07-19
…reactions to President Trump’s State of the Union address and all the many ways to plan your visit to the 2019 World Ag Expo. Also in the show, almond growers…
Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching
California has allocated money to help growers improve practices in their orchards. Almond Board of California’s Spencer Cooper said the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) has been helping…
NCBA Announces Campaign for “Fake Meat Facts”
Fake Meat Courtesy NCBA The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) launched a new campaign highlighting critical questions about the production of lab-grown fake meat. The Fake Meat Facts campaign will shine a…