The USDA’s latest crop report shows some changes. Gary Crawford has details. Click to open or download audio report….
USDA Working on Crop Insurance Problems
…says USDA is working on problems with specialty crop insurance. At a House Agriculture Committee hearing this week, he discussed efforts to improve the safety net for specialty crop producers….
Deadlines Near for Crop Insurance Policies
February 28 and March 15 are the latest deadlines for producers to sign up for, or modify their existing, crop insurance policies. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…
Protect Silage from Spider Mites
…during a seminar on controlling spider mites. Be proactive with protecting your corn silage crop. Frate shared details about her field trials just north of Tulare with various miticides… including…
Year-Round Integrated Pest Management
…list of what you should be doing to protect your crops throughout the season. There are 25 year round IPM programs… from Alfalfa, Almonds, Citrus, Cotton, Lettuce, Peaches, Tomato just…
Better Crop Management Through The Web
…crops like strawberries and tree fruit in the future. The UC advisor is holding a mini Crop Manage workshop at the Monterey County Ag Center in Salinas on February 26th….
Biggest Tomato Crop in CA History?
This year’s processing tomato crop in California could be one of the biggest in history. If the government projections hold true, California tomato growers should produce 13-million tons for processing…
California Table Grapes Popular in England
…California Table Grape Commission is taking part in the Fruit Logistica Conference going on this week in Berlin to further promote the crop in Europe and elsewhere in the world….
Irrigation Seminars at World Ag Expo
…downstream of dairy operations. The next is about using center pivots and linears for chemigation. That one will also cover safety, products, calibration of application and general operational guidelines. Expo…
ASTA Seed News: Shifting Trends for Specialty Crop Seeds
If you’re into specialty crop farming from any perspective, you’ll want to spend a few moments with this news post to hear about present trends in the seed industry that…
More California Sweet Potatoes Coming
…to the California sweet potato council the growing season usually begins in February, when seeds are put into hotbeds to grow plants. The new crop is later transplanted into fields….
Weather Hurts Vegetable Crops
There’s been a lot of news coverage on the citrus freeze, but many other crops are facing significant weather damage. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
First Signs of Nectarine Crop Popping Up
…how the new crop is taking hold and reminding growers about starting bloom treatments soon which help to increase the fruit size.California growers produce most of the U-S nectarine crop….
New Website Helps With Pest Management
…anywhere, since all you need is a computer or smart phone. You’ll find answers to crop pest problems on the University of California Integrated pest management Program website. For example,…