…plants which grew locally would have been cultivated, but as time went on, trade brought exotic crops from elsewhere to add to domestic types. Nowadays, most vegetables are grown all…
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
…The drones are capable of spraying crops with more precision than a traditional tractor, which reduces costs, and potential pesticide exposure to workers who might have otherwise sprayed the crops….
The Western View: Water Projects
…around the state, especially in the northern third. The good news is the area around Lake Shasta has received almost twice the normal amount of rainfall so far this year,…
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…that measure soil moisture and report back to the office and a smartphone every 15 minutes. This allows the ranch to water these crops precisely and only when needed. “Farms…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…first media-oriented manual snow survey today, and despite the higher-than-average water content for the statewide snowpack, officials said snowfall during the remainder of the winter will largely determine whether California’s…
What Does Horticulture In America Look Like?
USDA’s Census of Horticulture takes a look at who grows the nursery plants and specialty crops we buy, grow, and use, and where. Rod Bain reports. What Does Horticulture In…
Growing Organic, Conventional and GMO on the Same Farm
…25 different types of produce growing in coexistence at Terranova Ranch. Don’s farm demonstrates it’s possible to grow organic, conventional and GMO crops at the same time. For example, he…
CCM Weather Watch-Cold Temperatures Just Beginning for Crops
California Citrus Mutual reported this morning on their Weather Watch that this is just the beginning of the cold temperatures for crops. CCM Citrus Frost Report…
San Joaquin Valley Citrus Growers Dodge Another Cold Night
…raise grove temperatures by 3-5 degrees. Growers will typically start running wind machines on Mandarin varieties when temperatures fall to freezing. Orange and lemon varieties tend to be more cold…
Agri View: Apples
…perfect treat, especially when you’re lucky enough to pick them straight off the tree in the fall. Plus, you can feel good about eating them—apples are low in calories and…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…on 49,000 acres for costs associated with harvesting and transporting agriculture or forest residues to facilities that convert biomass crops into energy. Research projects funded through NIFA’s Biomass Research and…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for Fertilizer Research Program
…requested to fill gaps in nitrogen management information for specific crops, including corn, pima cotton, processing tomatoes, baby lettuce, walnuts, citrus, and deep rooted vegetables such as carrots. Other priority…
Fresh Christmas Tree
…a little, he suggested. It’s OK if a few needles fall off, particularly older brown needles farther back on the branch. But if a lot of needles come loose, the…
USDA Announces $3.4 Million in Funding Available Through International Wheat Partnership Research Program
…world’s most important staple crops, providing a significant amount of daily calories and protein throughout the world,” said Secretary Vilsack. “By 2050, the demand for wheat as part of a…