…decisions come harvest time about how to field size the crop that they’ve got,” said Franz Niederholzer, Tree Crop Farm Advisor covering Colusa, Yuba and Sutter Counties. “It’s always been,…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
…“Farmers deserve better than to be forced to leave crops in the field because there aren’t enough workers to help with harvest. Stronger immigration enforcement should be coupled with an…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…we can to sell the bounty of the American harvest.” The 48 recipients are among the cooperator organizations that applied for $200 million in ATP funds in 2018 that were awarded…
Significant Increase in Prune Production Forecast
…year. With harvest on the horizon, forecast numbers show a total of 110,000 tons for 2019; which is a 38 percent increase from the 80,000-ton forecast from last year. Total…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…a good discussion about the need for comprehensive immigration reform and that being a great first step in the right direction.” Secretary Perdue also got an opportunity to harvest some…
Gallo Deal Uncertainty Delaying Grape Purchases
…beyond harvest. It’s tough for them to make decisions on buying grapes and investing in supply when they don’t know if the sale will be authorized,” Bitter said. “And then…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…we see higher yields, greater disease resistance, and better quality after harvest.” The release also noted that Victor and Valiant perform well in organic systems. Moxie and Royal Royce are showing…
Plants That Grow Best in the Shade
…the shade. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plants That Grow Best in the Shade Growing all plants in full sun isn’t always recommended for a bountiful harvest….
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
…Creamer. “It’s not just affecting farming, but construction, development, housing; I mean you can have all kinds of habitat where bees are which could prohibit that.” To prevent “this ridiculous…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Reduced by a Third for 2019
…in Sacramento, the Pierce’s Disease – Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board voted to reduce the assessment rate from $1.50 down to $1.00 per $1,000 of value for the 2019 harvest. The winegrape…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
…they go through will add different watering specifications throughout the season. If you don’t water your garden properly, you won’t receive a full harvest. When deciding what to plant in…
Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats
Cathy Isom has a great idea for you for your excess garden vegetables. She fills you in about turning your garden harvest into a pickled treat. That’s coming up on…
Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates
…ready to produce 3-4 years after planting. Harvest time is mid-summer and late-summer. Fruit typically appears between 3 and 5 months after flowers start to bloom and become pollinated. It’s…
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
Cathy Isom lets you know about the different types, as well as what is needed for the right fertilizer for the ultimate tomato harvest. That’s coming up on This Land…