…in almond orchards and what makes California farm production expenditures the highest in the nation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
California Farm Production Expenditures Still Highest in the Nation
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, California’s total farm production expenses for 2019 were once again the highest in the nation. Farm production expenditures for…
Bilingual SGMA Video Series to Foster Better Understanding
…be the development of a land-use model which will include grower and community member input. SGMA compliance is expected to bring a significant amount of agricultural land out of production….
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
…improvements,” Johansson said. And, when the cost of production goes up it reduces access to affordable and locally grown food. Johansson says that at a time when folks are already…
Leafy Greens Safety Remains Priority as Fall Production Moves to AZ
Leafy greens safety remains the top priority for the industry as the Fall transition approaches. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) has issued a guidance document detailing the efforts…
HLB Solution Could Be Available in Three Years
…need to be completed within the next 200 days is industrial production of the peptide, making it as affordable as possible for growers. “We don’t need to wait three years…
California Navel Orange Initial Forecast Positive For 2020
…state this year. That’s down 5 percent from the final production last year, but well over last year’s forecast of 74 million boxes. The survey showed a similar average fruit…
Week in Review: Smoke Challenges for Winegrapes, Warming Temperatures to Change CA Production
…impacts on California crop production over the next 20 years. UC Cooperative Extension and the Colusa Research Conservation District have launched an online resource focused on soil health. Federal agencies…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…an individual for a two-year term. The Task Force serves as an advisory body on issues related to air quality and its relationship to agricultural production. Those interested in serving…
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
…Large companies manage millions of acres for commercial timber production, but about 9 million acres are owned by individuals. Nearly 90% of individuals own 50 acres or less; 87,000 landowners…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast Highlights Importance of Government Aid
…this year and total animal and animal product receipts are forecast to decline $14.3 billion. Total receipts for soybeans, corn, wheat, and cotton are projected to decrease, while receipts for…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of Commerce (DOC) released a report on September 1 detailing the Trump Administration’s plan to support domestic production of perishable produce. “President…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Evaluating Biologicals on Botrytis in Strawberries
This episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program looks at a case study on control of botrytis in strawberry production. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Dr. Surendra…
California Crop Production to Be Impacted by Warming Temperatures
…conditions on the central coast, where the majority of production takes place, may accommodate a longer window of production. Warming temperatures could provide winter conditions suitable for growing the crops….