…Wolfe noted. Agricultural employers will also need to consider some of the changes made to labor exemptions. Irrigators will now fall under the 50-hour workweek standard, having previously been exempt. …
Historic Finish for Chico State Livestock Judging Team
…season including first place at the Western Fall Classic in Medford, Oregon, second place at the Arizona National Livestock Show, and fifth place at the Houston Livestock Show. Listen to…
Proceeding with Caution in Hemp Industry
…challenged by a lack of crop protection materials. Cameron noted that a minimal number of products are available, which is leaving some crops open to pest damage. “I know in…
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
…populations. The project will assess the impact of increasing pollinator services on farmer profitability and the effect of the cover crops on nitrogen use. The University of Hawaii will demonstrate…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
…is helping to protect cole crops from the exotic Swede midge. The fly-like insect is a problem for vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. The insect is an issue…
Things to Know About Growing Christmas Cactus
…to give your cactus an extra boost, and encourage flowering, apply a well-balanced houseplant feed. Reduce feeding to once a month during the fall and winter months. I’m Cathy Isom……
Winter Mulching – Why and How to Do it Right
…steady temperature that locks the plants in dormancy. It stops new growth that might take place during those pesky and short warming spells. Another benefit of winter mulching is that…
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
…knows who we are and we got on the map from that; because we were one of two specialty crops and it was because of us all working together,” King…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…in the officer team and me personally as president.” Douglass Douglass, of Orland, is an owner of Douglass Ranch, which raises beef cattle, sunflowers, pumpkins, corn and forage crops, and founder…
Tips for When it’s Time to Harvest Your Yams
…it’s Time to Harvest Your Yams Yams will grow through spring, summer, and fall before dying off in the winter. They’re in the ground for approximately eight months, so patience…
Common Problems and Solutions for Growing Yams
…last grew chili peppers to help control dry rot. Mealy bugs love yams and can be destructive. They suck the sap and moisture from the plant and excrete honeydew, which…
Vegetable Gardening in the Off Season
…season and take advantage of your crops all year, especially in a heated greenhouse. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Dealing with the Dreaded Goat Head Weed
…Use a twisting motion and slowly pull the plant upwards to make sure you get the entire woody taproot. Dispose of them immediately before the seed pods fall off. You…
Donations Help Fund Livestock Pens for Emergency Use
…pens are stored on racks so they can be quickly mobilized and transported during a disaster. “Already this fall, we’ve seen the pens used to help livestock during the Kincade…