…a profession, whether they are new or underserved farmers, returning Service members, minorities, women, and urban producers or those who sell their crops locally,” said Harden. USDA will conduct four…
Dormant Winter Crops Handling Flooding
…Winter Crops Handling Flooding UC Davis assistant professor in hydrological sciences Helen Dahlke says researchers are seeing some crops handle storm water winter flooding well and others are being tested…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments on New Program Priorities of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…competitive solicitation process, the SCBGP awards funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
…Foods USA processes potatoes from family farmers throughout North America. Bayer CropScience is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech materials. A…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Program Priorities
…competitive solicitation process, the SCBGP awards funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and…
Biotech Crop Approval Process Taking Less Time
Kevin Shea, Administrator of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, telling the House Agriculture Committee that USDA has trimmed the time required to get new biotech crops approved and…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…about if or how much fall and winter water will be available this year. Waiting in the wings are an estimated 4 million to 6 million migratory birds that winter…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…which protects non-insurable crops against natural disasters that result in lower yields, crop losses or prevented planting. “Wildfires have caused devastating losses for many farmers and ranchers,” said FSA Administrator…
HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds Celebrates 50 Years of Research in France
…Limagrain, which is involved in seeds for many other crops outside of the specialty and vegetable crops universe. Johnston also comments on the importance of young people getting involved for…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…holiday season, when demand for eggs is at its highest. There is also concern that avian influenza will return this fall as wild birds suspected of spreading the disease migrate…
Navel Crop Estimated Large, Might Miss Target
…growing conditions following petal fall last spring. Early rains this fall could result in additional growth that would equate to more cartons. The external quality is very good and the…
State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop
…It has been a Lake County tradition for five generations and this is our 32nd year.” She added that although pears have been replaced by vineyards and other crops over…
Stink Bugs
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Cathy Isom gives us a little information on getting rid of a stinker of a pest. Stink Bugs…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…acres, the yield is 44.2 tons per acre. Production forecasts are released on a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. Late summer and fall harvests may change…