Early data is out for California’s 2018 cash receipts, which shows an increase that’s supported by specialty crops. The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued an initial overview of agriculture…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…Trade to quantify how much carbon is being stored by farming, we can insure that these changes happen. Efforts like planting cover crops, no-till cultivation, and rotational grazing would keep…
Why, When, and How to Prune Your Blueberries
…prune blueberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Why, When, and How to Prune Your Blueberries Pruning is an essential part of growing any fruit crop. Pruning encourages…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…cultivation and the market for hemp products across the country so that all can reap the benefits of this versatile and sustainable crop.” Information presented in the report was compiled…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…under DMC beginning Oct. 7 through Dec. 13, 2019. At the time of signup, dairy producers can choose between the $4.00 to $9.50 coverage levels. DMC offers catastrophic coverage at…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…crops include those for which federal crop insurance or NAP coverage is available, excluding crops intended for grazing. A list of crops covered by crop insurance is available through USDA’s…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
…certified for organic field crop production, an increase of 7 percent over 2018. The increase is driven in large part by a surge in new certified organic field crop operations…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-09-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…like planting cover crops, no-till cultivation, and rotational grazing would keep the carbon in the ground instead of releasing it into the air. The bottom line is, farmers can create…
Keeping Plants Healthy with Foliar Feeding
…crop yields and better fruit quality. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
Nearly Half of California Hemp Acreage Registered in Kern County
…“If there are more markets that open up for different aspects of the crop, it could be just another one of those crops that’s in the rotation of a normal…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
…at this point,” said UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Nick Clark. “In general, the topics that we like to cover at the Alfalfa and Forage Field Day are comprehensive in…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
There has already been a substantial response from the agricultural industry for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) sign-up period. Other important farm programs such as the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC)…
Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
…citrus juice to line your garden. Another way to fend off chickens, consider using the following ground cover methods: landscaping fabric, mesh or netting, stones, and ground cover plants. I’m…