Stone fruit harvest looked to be a little late this year, but that has changed over the last month. Halfway through April, UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
…high yields, just an incredible Fall for harvest, so our quality was there. So, it was a great year to grow cotton.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Why You Should Consider Growing St. John’s Wort
…your fingers, and if you see a deep maroon or purple-ish stain, your plants are ready for harvest. Never harvest more than 4-6 inches from the main stem of a…
Trees with Leaves You Can Eat
…that they should be boiled before eaten. Once dried, add them to salads or stuffed as if a grape leaf. Hawthorn Tree Hawthorn trees, are well-regarded for their medicinal value,…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…before the harvest of crops. All LGMA members are audited by certified government officials several times a year to ensure that all the required practices are being followed. The adoption of…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
…have been significantly affected by foreign tariffs, resulting in the loss of traditional exports. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) extended the deadline because heavy rainfall and snowfall have delayed harvests…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
…control ACP, and during harvest, Baythroid® XL helps protect against ACP, citrus thrips and katydids. Protecting the California Citrus Industry Bayer has partnered with California Citrus Mutual (CCM) to help…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…as they work towards producing an economically, environmentally and socially responsible crop. These four key areas – water use, harvest dust reduction, environmentally friendly pest management, zero waste – ladder…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Navel Orangeworm Management
…sure you get those mummy nuts out of there,” Lopez noted. “The other thing that goes with it, in terms of physical activity, is harvesting early where you can. So,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-24-19
…their good work and environmentally friendly farming practices. You’ll also tune in to a report which details Sacramento lawmakers hearing concerns from the grape industry and we’ve got more news…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
Several industry members recently went to Sacramento to meet with legislators and regulators to discuss the challenges that California grape producers are facing. President and CEO for Allied Grape Growers,…
Growing Radicchio Adds Color to Your Garden
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Growing Your Own Lettuce
…the temperatures begin to rise, stop planting lettuce because most lettuce varieties take 30-60 days until they’re ready to be harvested. Lettuce does prefer to be grown in full sun. …
Grape Prices Expected to Come Down After Strong 2018
Figures from the Final Grape Crush Report for 2018 showed strong numbers for both price and volume, however, grape prices are not expected to remain at those levels for 2019. …