…produced by the ARS Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit in Beltsville, Maryland is on the cover of today’s journal. Varroa mites have been widely thought to feed on the hemolymph, of…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
…how NRCS makes determinations nationwide.” Wetland determinations are part of conservation compliance outlined in the Farm Bill. To be eligible for USDA programs and federal crop insurance, producers must be…
Growing the Enchanted Chamomile Plant
…They like warm, loose soil, so keep their little pots at around 70 degrees for ideal germination rates. Cover the seeds with just 1/4 inch of soil and keep it…
Study Shows GMO Opposition Highest from Those Who Know the Least
…crop disease. The study, tested a group of 501 individuals and measured their attitudes toward GMO’s as well as their knowledge and understanding of GMO’s. The researchers found, “extreme opponents…
EU Won’t Include Agriculture In Trade Talks With U.S.
…Indeed, many trade lawyers believe that the EU’s trade deals do not comply with World Trade Organization rules because they do not cover “substantially all trade.” NPPC has been the…
Little NOW Damage in Pistachios Never Happens Twice
…2018 crop had very little NOW damage, the industry has never had two great years in a row. “We’ve had two years that we know and can recognize in 2010 and…
Taking Your Canning Garden to the Next Level
…lets you plan your crop rotation, pest control, fertilizer schedule, and plant varieties. It’s also a great way to keep track of what you grow from year to year. Then,…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…three crops accounted for just under $18 billion, or approximately 36 percent of the overall total. Strawberries made significant gains in value, coming in as the fourth most valuable crop…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…do not have a robust crop insurance system like the one which provides the backbone of the farm safety net in the United States, Maestracci said. The need for crop…
Producing Grapes on Marginal Land Research
…Cooperative Extension Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang coordinates the yearly event. There were several topics covered at the event, including red blotch and it’s vectors, mechanization and potential issues with freezing…
Almond Update: First CASP Workshops Cover Pollinators
…Program Coordinator Rebecca Bailey said meetings starting next week will cover pollinators. To find all of the information about the workshops or the CASP program, go to Almonds.com/growers. About the…
Developing Vineyard Management Technologies to Improve Efficiency
…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…