The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) has detailed how limited water supplies are affecting agricultural production. Dry conditions in California have resulted in a decline in acreage of several crops…
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
…but public funding is essential for more holistic research efforts. “It also benefits because it provides research on minor crops that do not offer a large enough potential market to…
Cactus Pear Shows Potential as Climate Resilient Commercial Crop
…goal of the research has been to identify crops that will be more resilient to climate stress and determine their viability. “We look at a variety of different crops. Opuntia,…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
…the outside world a connection to where their food comes from can be rewarding, even other farmers who are not familiar with specialty crops have the opportunity to learn. Holtermann…
What to Plant and More Importantly What Not to Plant Right Now
…night this month, you might want to cover your plants. Vegetable plants that can take the cold are cabbage, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and possibly head lettuce….
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
…to cover soil. Mulch blocks weeds, will save water, and protects the fruit. Protect plants from heat and sun-scald by covering plants with lightweight cloth covers through the first few heatwaves….
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…December 2020. Some of the commodities that are eligible for CFAP 2 assistance include livestock, specialty crops, row crops, dairy, and nursery crops. Information about producer eligibility as well as…
Slow Process for Moving Ag Professionals into the Digital Space
…of our crops, their insights, their observations aren’t being recorded in a way that we can utilize and leverage down the decision-making value chain. That’s a huge issue and we…
Warning About Invasive and Destructive Pests
…that pose a threat to the nation’s food crops, forests, and natural resources. Many invasive plant pests and diseases are natural hitchhikers, making it too easy for people to unintentionally…
Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress
…seven regions in China, the team determined which genes help trees better adapt to a variety of environmental conditions. Similar work identifying genes to help crops adapt to inclement weather…
2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare
…measures will be in place, including mask requirements and social distancing. Breakout sessions for ginners or growers will begin at 8:40 a.m. and discussions will cover multiple topics for each…
Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers
…Program (CFAP) which recently received an influx of funding to support the program. USDA will be issuing $4.5 billion to more than 560,000 farmers of various crops. “USDA is referring…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
…don’t see how that fits with the water budgeting process to grow crops in California.” Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief
…set of producers, including to socially disadvantaged communities, small and medium sized producers, and farmers and producers of less traditional crops.” The Pandemic Assistance for Producers program consists of four…