…farm and in some parts of the farm spreading 8 to 10 tons per acre. “We spread it on soil and also on cover crops to digest the cover crop,”…
California Walnuts: “The Crop Looks Good”
…just been such a struggle finishing these crops too with the late stuff that likes a little more sunlight and heat because of the smoke cover we’ve had in the…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…range of farmers and ranchers in a wider range of circumstances.” Some industry groups have been particularly vocal about certain crops needing coverage under CFAP. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…industry as to what the future looks like for cotton. “We have barely moved any of our 2019 crop, let alone what’s in the ground today and going to be…
Almond Update: Bee+ Scholarship Takes Risk Out Of Bee-Friendly Practices
The Almond Board of California is reminding producers of the new support available for bee-friendly practices. The Bee+ Scholarship will provide 100 almond growers with cover crop seed from Project…
California Navel Orange Initial Forecast Positive For 2020
…this is just the initial measurement for the crop, and final numbers can widely vary. For example, last season was projected at 74 million boxes and finished at 86 million…
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…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-11-20
…crop, get the ag industry’s take on Prop 15, and learn about new dairy tech that will be showcased in an upcoming online show. Tune in to the show for…
Smoke Exposure Testing Limitations Could Be Devastating for Winegrapes
…weeks, leaving multiple areas of the state covered in smoke. Many wineries are refusing to accept grapes until test results confirm that the grapes have not been affected by the…
UC Cooperative Extension and Colusa RCD launch ‘Soil Health Connection’
…and without cover crops in an annual cropping system. In addition to the applied research and demonstration aspect, the project also aims to provide a platform for community outreach and…
Working Together: Forecast Increase Not Unexpected
A big crop is expected this year for California walnuts, and the industry seems to be prepared. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the walnut objective forecast last week, and…
California Crop Production to Be Impacted by Warming Temperatures
Research from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory demonstrates how warming temperatures are going to affect California crop production. The study looked at five annual crops that are primarily produced in…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the requirements for specialty crop producers to be eligible…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…with Federal crop insurance coverage should contact their crop insurance agent for assistance. Producers should report crop damage to their agent within 72 hours of damage discovery and follow up in writing…