…is a very common pathogen in different crops. Most of the crops that we have in the valley are susceptible to botrytis,” said Torres. “If we don’t do a good…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-21-19
In today’s show, we cover how a CalOSHA visit can turn into a full inspection and how the industry is saying that is happening more often. Brian German has a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-20-19
…for growers. A UCCE Advisor is looking at making temperature readings when watching for frost work for shorter crops and we’ll have today’s Almond Update about their annual golf tournament…
Spotted Lantern Fly Sparking California Concern
Courtesy UC Riverside University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) UC Riverside is testing whether a sesame seed-sized wasp can control a pest that could seriously damage California crops including wine, walnuts,…
Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil
…the soil. Cover crops, for example, produce lots of organic material that keep the soil lively and revitalized, and some can even provide a bit of forage for us. One…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…potential for both public- and private- sector plant breeding programs of every size and sector, from specialty crops to row crops,” said ASTA President & CEO Andy LaVigne. “To fully…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…in agriculture. The text covers all biotechnologies, including new technologies such as genome editing, whereas the Trans-Pacific Partnership text covered only traditional rDNA technology. Specifically, the United States, Mexico, and…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
…crops that require less water. There’s more to it, but it sounds like a compromise that keeps farming alive, but allows MWD to find water for its city customers. Their…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…be harvested and for subsequent use of those cover crops for forage.” Background: For frequently asked questions regarding the USDA Risk Management Agency’s prevented planting policy and losses resulting from…
Almond Update: Quality & Safety Symposium Covers Entire Supply Chain
The Almond Board of California’s 21st Annual Food Quality & Safety Symposium is June 13th in Lodi. Director of Quality Assurance and Industry Services Tim Birmingham said talks with cover…
Disaster Relief Aid Finally Passes in the House
…But Republican lawmakers blocked the bill each time while the House was in recess The measure includes $3-billion for farm related losses of crops, dairy, on-farm stored crops, prevented planting…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
Courtesy UCANR Natural predators can drive mite control in a lot of crops, and a lesser-known insect is helping in strawberries. Santa Maria’s Manzanita Berry farms have a lot of success…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
…Needs To help growers tackle year-long challenges to their tree nut crops, Bayer’s Luna® Sensation and Luna® Experience contain a combination of Luna® and another fungicide, giving growers options when…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
…potatoes, sweet potatoes, fruits, tree nuts, berries, milk from cows, other crops and hay, as well as nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod. Forage crops made up the majority of farming…