…agencies, nongovernmental organizations, non-profits and Tribal organizations. “Through the Farm Bill we are working with our partners and stakeholders to not only ensure the global competitiveness of our specialty crop…
California Winegrape Crush Down from 2014
…the shorter California crop was widely recognized at harvest. The exact winegrape tons reported as crushed in California in 2015 was 3,699,242. Despite the “smaller” crop, the amount of winegrapes…
Fresno State President, Faculty and Students Participate in World Ag Expo
…roundtable on Wednesday that included U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden, California cattle producer Jesse Larios of Foster Feed Yard and California Specialty Crop Council Executive Director Gary Van…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
…Brandt was doing this out of necessity, not for conversation sake. But over time he learned the benefits of no-till and cover crops as soil conservation tools. “When we began…
No Change in USDA’s California Citrus Crop Forecast
With the California January citrus crop forecast numbers carried over, there were no changes in the February forecast for California. The only changes made in today’s U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Agri View: Gourds a Plenty
…numerous uses throughout history, including as tools, musical instruments, objects of art, film, and food. Terminology Gourd is occasionally used to describe crop plants in the family Cucurbitaceae, like pumpkins,…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…shape how groundwater basins are managed. This management cannot only affect the cost and availability of groundwater, but may have implications for land use, crop types and regional economic development….
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…in a row of good crops, greatly in excess of what people were planning for growth,” he said, adding that a shorter 2015 crop brought the wine sector closer to…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…fight Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening disease. This funding is available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE), which was authorized…
Agri View: Fire Ant Danger
…under objects such as timber, logs, rocks, or bricks. If there is no cover for nesting, dome-shaped mounds will be constructed, but these are usually only found in open spaces,…
Agri View: Bee Study
…part of another plant so that the plant can be fertilized and produce fruit. Without insects such as bees, which are very efficient in this process, crop yields would not…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…quality through use of cover crops, conservation crop rotations and other activities that increase soil productivity. Use water wisely and improve water quality through enhancements such as more efficient irrigation…
Increase Chilling Hours with Simple Product
Research showed pistachio growers how a simple product can increase chilling hours at UC ANR’s Statewide Pistachio Day. Increase Chilling with Simple Product Cooperative Extension Pomology Nut Crop Advisor David…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…crop. This proprietary, plant-centric approach helps detect plant stress using soil tension, ensuring optimal crop growth, and reducing water and energy consumption, as well as environmental impacts such as fertilizer…