…Harvest and Store Your Homegrown Figs Figs are easy-going until harvest time. They can become a finicky crop when it comes to proper harvesting times, techniques, and storage. Make sure…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…a substantial crop in California. “The unknown, or the uncertainty of it is always a little bit unnerving, but we’ve done a ton of homework on the cultural side, the…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…looking at new technologies and more precise application, as well as scaling down crop-production volumes as a means of achieving its goal. “This will help to restore and retain biodiversity,…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…offering a wide variety of solutions to the challenges of achieving higher crop yields and less food waste. Showcase presenters include Root AI, Bear Flag Robotics, SWIIM, iTradeNetwork, GroGuru, Beekeeper’s…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…of signup, dairy producers can choose between the $4.00 to $9.50 coverage levels. Coverage Level(margin) Tier 1Premium per cwt(for the covered production history that is 5 million pounds or less)…
Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil
…the soil. Cover crops, for example, produce lots of organic material that keep the soil lively and revitalized, and some can even provide a bit of forage for us. One…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…I plant a second crop or cover crop, can I still get my full prevented planting payment? What about an MFP payment? You must comply with crop insurance requirements to…
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
The first industrial hemp grower in Los Angeles County foresees the burgeoning industry as a big win for California farmers, despite the difficulties involved in getting a crop started. Donald…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-10-19
…developing in California and what kind of questions remain as growers consider the crop. Taylor Hillman presents a report about the retaliatory tariffs from Mexico and the inclusion of cheese…
Almond Update: Quality & Safety Symposium Covers Entire Supply Chain
The Almond Board of California’s 21st Annual Food Quality & Safety Symposium is June 13th in Lodi. Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said talks with cover…
Almond Beer Helps Industry Toast To FFA
…“We agreed that if we were going to do it, we would do it together.” Camou and fellow leadership program participant and Grow West’s Director of Crop Protection Lucas Schmidt…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
New company is global leader in two large, attractive markets – seed and crop protection – underpinned by expanding digital capabilities. Begins regular way trading under “CTVA” ticker symbol. Corteva,…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…of IPM, but it is actually kind of a crop production system,” said UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Surendra Dara. “Because it involves everything; agronomic practices, irrigation, nutrition…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
California tree nut growers face threats to crop yield year-round, from damaging diseases to fungicide resistance to erratic weather. These challenges are often unpredictable, but growers can incorporate proven best…