…in late April or early May. The industry makes tremendous effort to ensure the safety of crops as well as the workforce, which have been amplified even further to prevent…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…The legislation also includes an additional $9.5 billion for assisting livestock operations and specialty crop producers who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. In a letter addressed to Senate…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…vulnerable species and habitats, but the assessment process for pesticides has resulted in costly delays and time-consuming litigation for many years. “The required review of crop protection chemicals under the…
Request for Increased USDA Funding to Address Pandemic Shortfalls
…Management and Budget, Russ Vought said in a letter that the increased USDA funding is necessary to cover the rising costs of department administration caused by COVID-19 concerns. “With the…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
…in all seven different U.S. growing regions; obviously focusing here on California,” said Vegetable Crops Farm Advisor and one of the 24 researchers involved in the project, Brenna Aegerter. “We…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
Sivanto Prime applications are proving to be effective for growers in combatting pest pressures in multiple different crops. Farmers have been able to gain control of sugarcane aphid in sorghum…
Almond Matters: Uniformity Compensates for Short Bloom Period
…weather; a little bit of moisture in it,” said Machado. Many growers are already anxious to know what the crop will look like after a short bloom period, however, there…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…been touted as a crop that’s drought-tolerant and doesn’t have the same level of nitrogen requirements as corn and even as a salt-tolerant crop,” said Nick Clark, Agronomy and Nutrient…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…The FPAC Business Center will address the majority of essential operations and critical functions through increased use of telework. Since the Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) partners in the crop insurance…
Automated Fertigation Could Be Ideal for Avocado Trees
…continuously, is almost ideal for them. I think they would benefit even more so than what we see in citrus.” Listen to the report. Specialty Crop News ~ 03.16.2020 About…
Working Together: Genetic Markers Making Walnut Breeding More Efficient
Improving production through genetics is a long process, but research supported by the California Walnut Board is making it more efficient. U.C. Davis Nut Crops Breeder Pat J. Brown has…
DPR Takes Enforcement Action on Coastal Grower
…and sold produce containing pesticide residue above the permissible level. DPR added the county is carrying out its own investigation, which may determine additional violations. Hear the report. Specialty Crop…
Common Mistakes for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…put one tomato plant per pot. If it’s too cold, cover your plants with clothing or plastic or bring them inside until it warms up. Another common mistake to avoid…
Native Plant Best Used for Ground Cover or Border
Cathy Isom has information today about a native plant that works best for ground cover or a border. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Native Plant Best Used…