…in large amounts and leads to the growth of black sooty mold on wine grape crops. According to researchers at Oregon State University, vine mealybug and similar pests carry grapevine…
Global Cost of Pests and Pathogens
…survey information from more than 200 crop health experts in 67 countries. The data collected focuses on five of the world’s most significant staple crops: wheat, rice, maize, soybeans and…
Controlling Tough Weeds Through Residual and Burndown Systems
…to control the weeds and help your crops reach their best potential. Find information on top-performing herbicide solutions at Nufarm.com/uscrops or contact your Nufarm rep. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…“We’ve got a lot of diversity of conditions, different soils, different crops that earn more or less money with the water and different areas are more or less productive,” said…
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
Researchers continue to look at how mechanical operations affect crops as labor costs continue to rise. Central Valley wine, table grape and raisin growers gathered in Fresno County to watch…
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Overcoming Resistant Genes
…U.S. and it was in Fresno County,” said Tom Turini, vegetable crops Farm Advisor for Fresno County. “The area where we’ve identified the resistance-breaking strain has expanded annually.” After dealing…
Harvesting Technology at the World Ag Expo
…their crops the same while reducing their water use by 20 to 25 percent and of course protecting the nitrates in the soil.” During the press conference afterward, Johansson noted…
USDA to Release Complete Set of Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2028
…to 2028 for major U.S. crops and livestock products as well as supporting U.S. and international macroeconomic assumptions were released on Nov. 2, 2018. Short-term projections from the Oct. 11,…
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
…Wildlife The large rodents can cause various types of damage including the destruction of crops and vegetation as well as burrowing into banks and levees causing flooding issues. Nutria can…
Almond Matters: Using an Aerial Application to Extend Bloom
…you can cover a lot more orchard in a short period of time,” said Manager of Field Development for Valent U.S.A. Pat Clay. “The application window for extending bloom is…
Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching
…growers improve their systems for several years. Other funding available out of the same money pool is the Healthy Soils grants to help with projects like cover crops and compost….
Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now
…be careful of cold snaps. Protect the crops by covering when necessary. Start watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew by planting seeds indoors, duet the long growing season required by melons. Pumpkins…
Lawmakers Get Updated on Organic Industry Needs
…how important the Farm Bill’s implementation will be for organic farmers. The advocacy trip includes a diverse group of farmers from 11 states, who produce specialty crops, livestock, eggs, grains…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…irrigate crops in regions served by the rivers. In its lawsuit, filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, Farm Bureau said the flows plan would have “far-reaching environmental impacts to the…