…seeds in the ground too early, they will rot. Pumpkins and squash have several pests that can plague them. The main pests that afflict winter squash are cucumber beetles. While…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-21-21
…silent auction to The Almond Conference, and the establishment of domestic reliance agreements with the FDA. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more….
Almond Update: Silent Auction Returns to TAC With Added Support for FFA
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again holding a silent auction as part of The Almond Conference (TAC). After not holding an auction during last year’s virtual conference,…
VofV: Almond Evolution – Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
…water efficiency, control almond-killing pests and mitigate climate change. Josette Lewis, the Chief Scientific Officer at Almond Board of California, reveals the latest research and near-term innovations that are solving…
Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter
…best to plant in fall for spring bloom include tulip, daffodil, grape hyacinth, crocus, and hyacinth. These spring-blooming bulbs can be planted anytime in the autumn, up until the ground…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
…changes work together with her department and with USDA and other departments in the government to get this off the ground.” On a national level, the concentration of the meat…
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
…winter radishes and spinach in the ground. Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Almond Update: Understanding Herbicide Resistance in Orchards
Growers dealing with weed pressures can often encounter varying levels of herbicide resistance. Senior Specialist in Pest Management at the Almond Board of California, Drew Wolter explained that resistance is…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
…the Legislature and regulators from what’s happening on the ground, people are feeling defeated and a little bit disenchanted with how things are going in California,” said Creamer. “[We need…
Easy Steps to Follow When Planting Nursery Plants
…selecting new plants to add to your yard. When you buy potted perennials from a nursery or garden center, it’s best to get your new plants in the ground as…
Reclamation Awards Construction Contract for First Phase of Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…a portion of the 33-mile stretch. This portion of the canal has lost more than half of its capacity due to subsidence—a sinking of the earth from groundwater extraction. The…
Almond Update: Deadline Approaching for Almond Achievement Awards Nominations
Nominations are currently being accepted for achievement awards celebrating individuals who have had a positive impact on the almond industry. The awards are offered by the Almond Board of California…
New Loan Guarantee Initiative Launched by USDA
…build a food system that is fair, competitive, distributed and resilient where a greater share of the food dollar goes to those growing, harvesting, processing and preparing our food.” USDA…
What’s Left on the To-Do List for Gardens This Year
…left on the gardening to-do list for the year. October is a time of preparing for the winter months and harvesting the last veggies still lingering in the garden bed….