…specialty crop research initiative project and it looks at taking spatial data collected from sensors that we drive through the vineyard, processing that data and then being able to actually…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…Grower Rory Crowley said in the release he was impressed after just the first year. “Using biosolarization and a mustard cover crop, we’ve increased organic matter by 1.25 to 1.75…
Lows Remain Beneficial for Busy Citrus Growers
…the 28 to 29-degree range the last few nights and Ventura County was even lower. California Citrus Mutual said in a release that cloud cover helped the Central Valley stay…
Salinity Yield Trials in Alfalfa Show Interesting Results
…UC Westside Salinity Yield Trial is evaluating salinity resistance of multiple varieties of alfalfa. “We’re into the salinity trial a couple of years and…we’ve been able to grow the crop…
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Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…Agency (FSA) added seed cotton as a covered commodity under the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programsfor the 2018 crop year, which provides cotton producers access to USDA…
Avocado Producers Bracing for Light 2019
…of these triple-digit temperatures.” Those temperatures dehydrated trees and put them at risk of burning. Once that happens, it takes some time to see how the plants recover and what…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…expanding crop insurance to cover fruits, vegetables, hops and barley, and increasing the margin protection program for dairy farmers. The farm bill also legalizes the production of hemp, which is…
The Western View: What We Don’t Know About Geo-Engineering
…rain or to increase the amount of rain that falls during a storm. We’ve also found ways to break up hail to reduce crop damage and created fog banks to confuse enemies…
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
…a critical aspect of keeping the almond industry competitive in the market. As California’s largest agricultural export and the third most valuable crop for the state, the almond industry plays…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…Accessories include a manual tarp system that automatically sweeps material out with no need to clean out the box with a broom. A cover tarp also keeps material inside the…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…programs and to increase crop-insurance flexibility. “The farm bill also invests in agricultural research, including studies of ways to mechanize more on-farm tasks,” Johansson said. “Farmers and ranchers face chronic…
CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
…Agency, crop insurance of course, and the Natural Resource Conservation Service,” Ross noted. “In this particular set of fires, especially the ones up north really had the most impact on…
Winter Gardening Chores for Future Bounty
Winter vegetables growing in a garden including Broccoli, Rhubarb, Cabbage and Red Cabbage Everyone wants a good crop from their garden. Cathy Isom has some tips on gardening chores to…