…level, however, the decrease in acreage has been offset by substantial growth in average yield. The survey data shows that planted acreage for the fall planting season was four percent…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering new easy-peel citrus that’s on the market, workshops for…
New Easy-Peel Citrus Name Showing Up in Stores
A company with a long history in the easy-peel citrus market has moved into the category with an offering of their own. AgNet West spoke with Executive Vice President of…
Protein-Rich Snack to Grow in Your Garden
…growing season of around 130-140 days, plant the peanuts outdoors after the final threat of frost has passed. On the other hand, an area with a shorter growing season will…
First 2020 Snow Survey Bodes Well for the Year Ahead
…to the 2020 season, DWR’s State Climatologist Dr. Michael Anderson tempered expectations for the months ahead. “We experience fantastic variability here in California, not only year-to-year but within the year….
Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom
A successful almond bloom is the culmination of numerous internal physiological processes that have occurred within the tree throughout the previous year. The significance of the bloom season cannot be…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…wind as a significant factor in damage levels, along with temperature, time of the season, and proximity to an active wildfire. There is significant concern surrounding smoke taint in winegrapes,…
Significant Increase to HLB Quarantine
…the east by Interstate 15. Under current protocol, CDFA staff treated all citrus trees within 400 meters surrounding the new HLB detections for the Asian citrus psyllid and removed the…
Historic Finish for Chico State Livestock Judging Team
Courtesy California State University, Chico The Chico State’s Livestock Judging Team has finished the season with a new school record. At the end of a long competition season, the Chico…
When to Transplant Tomato Seedlings
…too early they could be killed by a late frost or set back by a cool spell. Tomatoes planted a little later in the season will quickly catch up to…
Almond Update: Looking Back, and Forward, During Holiday Season
The Almond Industry weathered several challenges in 2019 and had some landmark wins. Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott recounts the industry developing actionable data for…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-24-19
…year 2020 appropriation bill, details on why precision is important when managing soil ecosystems and the almond industry’s take on the holiday season. Tune in to the show for these…
Celebrating An American Christmas
The Christmas season we all celebrate seems ancient, a timeless amalgam of snow sleighs, Christmas carols, beautiful cards, and bell-ringing Santas, and so much more that Christmas has come to…
Mr. Claus Granted Movement Permit in United States
…season. USDA issued this permit in advance and waived all applicable fees to help ensure a smooth trip on Christmas Eve night.” In addition to the normal disease-testing requirements, flying…