Everett Griner talks about crop rotation getting some attention in today’s Agri View. Crop Rotation…
Kern County Agricultural Commissioner, Ruben J. Arroyo, Announces 75% Petal Fall
…citrus groves with materials toxic to honeybees. This will allow the citrus grower to apply the necessary pesticides to protect their crop from insect pests. In order to comply with…
Crop Insurance Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
What are some ways USDA is helping beginning farmers and ranchers through its risk management offerings? Rob Bain reports. Crop Insurance Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers…
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…2015, to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), the safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The final day to update yield history or…
Agri View: Skilled Operators
Everett Griner talks about how crop dusting is essential to farming in today’s Agri View. Skilled Operators…
Agri View: Turf Grass
Everett Griner talks about turf grass, a specialist’s crop in today’s Agri View. Turf Grass…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…“Through the Farm Bill we are working with our partners and stakeholders to not only ensure the global competitiveness of our specialty crop producers but to fight back against the…
NIMITZ Nematicide Receives State Registration in California
…new mode of action and a much simpler and straightforward product label.” A secondary crop tier has been submitted to the EPA for future registration on potatoes, strawberries, carrots, tobacco…
Agri View: Crop Study
Everett Griner talks about farm research, a valuable tool in today’s Agri View. Crop Study…
Citrus Industry This Week: Fruit Drop; Crop Forecast; Grower Forum
…crop forecast; and a summary of a recent Highlands County grower forum. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe…
Initiatives Support Specialty Crop and Organic Research
Two USDA funding initiatives offer support for efforts to boost research for specialty crops and organics. Initiatives Support Specialty Crop and Organic Research…
Valencia Orange Production Forecast at 20 Million Cartons
…Results and Fruit Size (.pdf) The next USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast will be Thursday, April 9, 2015 anmd will be carried “Live” right here on AgNet West at 9:00 a.m…..
Agri View: New Crop Possibilities
Everett Griner talks about avocados attracting attention in today’s Agri View. New Crop Possibilities…
Port Backup Creating Opportunities for Thieves
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The ripple effect of the port shutdown and shipment backup is being seen across the state and is creating opportunities for thieves. Crop Should Have Been…