…growers to get through the harvest season without any significant rains to affect scheduling or the quality of nuts that may have been on the ground. The dry period directly…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
(CFBF) — A dairy farming couple from Tehama County and a husband and wife involved in the Napa County grape and wine business have earned awards for achievement and excellence…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…accept applications for the Market Facilitation Program through December 20. “2019 has challenged the country’s ag sector – prevented or late planting followed by a delayed harvest has been further…
New ARS Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’
…handling during harvest and packaging. It is expected that this berry will perform well for growers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States and adjacent areas. ‘Keepsake’ primarily fruits with…
Tips for When it’s Time to Harvest Your Yams
In this, the third part of her series, Cathy Isom reviews some tips for when it’s time to harvest yams. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tips for When…
Strategies for Mealybug Control in Vineyards
Controlling mealybug populations in vineyards is a critical component of mitigating damage that can be caused by grape leafroll associated virus. Strategies for mealybug control were one of the significant…
Common Problems and Solutions for Growing Yams
…growth. Aphids spread this virus, so keep them under control. Otherwise, you can lose up to 50 percent of your yam harvest. Another problem is dry rot disease. This disease…
South Korea Presents Big Opportunity for California Rice
Along with a strong finish to harvest, California rice growers also received some good news with increasing access into the South Korean market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reporting that under…
Growing One of Your Favorite Holiday Vegetables
…in size. The best thing about yams is that they require little attention once you plant them, and you’ll still be rewarded with a bountiful and tasty harvest. If you…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…how we can boost sustainability for growers and the planet,” said Antle. After lunch, there will be a screening of the documentary The Last Harvest, which highlights issues related to…
Successful Rice Harvest for California Growers
The season got off to a rough start earlier in the year, however, it appears that growers were able to overcome the obstacles for a successful rice harvest. Many growers…
Latest Romaine Recall Expands Over E. coli Concerns
…wraps that include romaine lettuce from the Salinas area. “Most romaine lettuce products at retail are labeled with a harvest location showing where they were grown. CDC and the FDA…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…prices remain so stable despite volatility in the farm economy this year and severe weather hampering planting and harvest,” Newton added. The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey…
Central Valley Grower Making Strides in Hop Production
…From harvesting to actually pelletizing and packaging, we can do it in no longer than 24 hours,” Parnagian explained. The process of hop production in the Central Valley is similar…