…CBD in dietary supplements comes as welcome news to farmers who were quick to begin producing hemp after the legalization of the commercial crop under the 2018 Farm Bill. Many…
Tropical Plant that is Practically Pest Free
…is Practically Pest Free Cassava is a wonderful, yet little known tropical root crop. It’s full of starch and carbohydrates, so it provides a nutritious meal, which is why its…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…the field with a series of in-orchard workshops in the next two weeks covering the Bee BMPs as well as the benefits of planting bee pastures and cover crops. Held…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15, 2020 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Although more than 200,000 producers have enrolled to date, FSA anticipates 1.5…
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
…system, you’re going to see that at harvest or with a large crop that can’t support the trees.” There are several options that are available which can help to enhance…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…level of imports for those goods and services in 2017 by no less than $200 billion. China’s commitments cover a variety of U.S. manufactured goods, food, agricultural and seafood products,…
Citrus Growers Pleased with Weather and Crop Conditions
…but for the most part none of that has had any impact negatively on the citrus that’s out there.” Creamer noted that about 20 percent of the crop has been…
Almond Update: First ‘In The Orchard’ Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination
…first set of the ‘In The Orchard’ workshops on pollination and cover crops. ABC’s Industry Relations Specialist Rebecca Bailey said the workshops are great, free events held around the state…
Survey Suggests Substantial Strawberry Production for 2020
…higher for the 2020 crop year compared to the year prior. A total of 26,928 acres were reported for the fall planting, which will ultimately produce fruit for the traditional…
Agricultural Representation in Mainstream Media is a Concern
…dedicated reporter to specifically cover agriculture. Many of the industry’s most significant issues such as water and labor can often get fairly topical coverage, which may not provide a complete…
How to Grow Your Own Peanuts at Home
…to leave the thin, pink/brown layer covering the seed. This is vital. Otherwise, your seeds won’t germinate. Sow peanut seeds outdoors 1-2 inches deep, with around 6-8 inches between seeds….
Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom
…ignored. Bloom occurs over a relatively short period of time, but it sets the stage for crop yield. Almond flowers generally remain receptive to pollination for a period of three…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
…foundational fungicide. Rhyme fungicide’s proven efficacy makes it a preferred rotational fungicide to optimize crop protection programs, protect yields and preserve other crop protection fungicide modes of action. To learn…
Add a Splash of Color to Your Winter Garden
…plants make a showy ground cover in shady gardens. They also make a festive holiday gift plant. The berries of the plant are edible and the leaves can be used…