…replacement would need to be hired, or an employer will need to cover the absent employee’s job duties by paying overtime to other employees. SB 1383 also adds a new…
CFAP Deadline Extended; More Commodities Added
Another group of commodities has been added to those covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also announced that the CFAP deadline has…
Pandemic Aid Concerns Raised by Lawmakers and Industry Members
…states. “The small share of Federal funds flowing to specialty crop producers highlights the critical need for USDA to conduct immediate and targeted outreach to specialty crop stakeholders ahead of…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
…focus on the adoption of practices such as nutrient management, cover crop planting, compost application, and mulching. The case studies showed that the adoption of various soil health practices provided…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…release. “The flexibilities announced today support health and safety while also ensuring the Federal crop insurance program continues to serve as a vital risk management tool.” RMA is authorizing Approved…
What to Plant in Your Garden in the Month of August
…almost always be found on any list that cover late summer or early fall plantings. Cleome, or spider flowers, are typically annuals and are easy to find at garden nurseries,…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…demonstrated as part of the Demonstration Projects include cover cropping, compost application, nutrient management, alley cropping, and hedgerow implementation. The conservation management practices that will be demonstrated by the various…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…terms of overall crop conditions actually appears to be very positive. Isom noted that despite a decline in acreage this year, the crop itself looks to be a good one….
Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA
…planting pistachios in the Sacramento Valley. It’s a nice tree crop to diversify into…If you have high boron conditions…and as we see acreage coming out of production in the Southern…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…Nations Food and Agriculture Organization for six years, mostly as a crop protection expert. He studied insects, weeds, pathogens and other crop pests on field crops, vegetables and horticultural crops. …
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
…to the apple cider vinegar in the jar. Cover the mouth of the jar with plastic wrap and secure with a rubber band. Use a pencil to poke a hole…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-29-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why unsolicited packages of seed from China arriving in…
Pruning Roses Can Be Intimidating
…principles when trimming your roses include: Always prune dead back to healthy tissue recognizing the living tissue by its green bark and white pith core. After making each cut, cover…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
…seeking input from growers, consultants, and any allied industry members involved in field crop production in California. The online survey will remain available until Friday, August 21. “We at this…