…Chickens can also differentiate violet and ultraviolet light. Because they are so sensitive to infrared light, chickens can see sunlight up to an hour before humans do. Chickens also experience…
Week in Review: Mixed Reviews to Newsom Budget, Transport Woes for Ag Exports
…issues as it relates to trucking challenges. In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. The U.S. Food…
Almond Update: Getting Involved is Easy and Vital for the Industry
…Listen to Penney’s full interview. Almond Update: Getting Involved is Easy and Vital for the Industry Visit Almonds.com/committees to learn more and get involved with the Almond Board of California. About the…
Several Miniature Tree Varieties That Thrive Indoors
…the fiddle leaf fig, needs constant light and even moisture to look its best. Natal Mahogany is also a top pick for trees that do well indoors. And for a…
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
In light of recent developments, farmers are being encouraged to understand their rights when it comes to refusing property access. Secretary for the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie…
Another Record Almond Crop Forecasted by USDA
…almonds, with 1.25 million being bearing. The forecast for 2021 bearing acreage is a record high of 1.33 million. Over the past decade, California almond production has nearly doubled. Bearing…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Spurring Grower Conversation
…subscribe by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management…
Almond Update: Despite Unstable Chinese Market, Some Positive Indications
…China Advisor Connie Cheung noted some of the indicators that are positive for California almonds. She said cultural beliefs about food and nutrition continue to be very positive for almonds…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-06-21
…struggling from the pandemic, the positive indications for California almonds despite an unstable Chinese market, and new prune varieties that are ready to take the next step in the developmental…
New Prune Varieties Ready to Take the Next Step in the Development Process
The Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis has three new promising items that are ready to take the next step in the development process. Manager of the Breeding Program, Sarah…
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
…to fresh, healthy U.S.-grown potatoes,” NPC Vice President of Trade Affairs Jared Balcom said in a press release. “After decades of delay, we hope this ruling represents a light at…
Health Bite: Sleep More to Lose Fat
…a monitor to track how much sleep you’re actually getting, from deep, to REM, to light sleep. You’ll even get to see the amount of time you’re awake in bed…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
Post-bloom is a critical period for almonds. If disease strikes during this time, your trees can experience anything from branch- and foliage-shedding to a reduction in nut quality and yield….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-29-21
…products with almonds, how California is preparing for a possible third dry year with actions today, and a study that found a correlation between vegetable and fruit consumption and sleep….