…ranchers the best tools to conserve natural resources.” New conservation opportunities available through EQIP include a new and streamlined EQIP Cover Crop Initiative. NRCS is investing $38 million through the…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…wintertime and really hasn’t seen any negative impacts to production. So, since that is an option – an opportunity – we really just wanted to provide growers with a guide…
Common Diseases that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
Some common diseases that pose a threat to your Strawberry crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Reddish-brown spots of angular leaf spot. Credit: University of Florida, GCREC…
Common Pests that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
Some common pests that pose a threat to your Strawberry crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Strawberry plants are one of the easiest fruit plants to add…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…the North American Meat Institute, Julie Anna Potts points to labor as being the most significant factor creating issues for meat and poultry production. “Press conferences and using taxpayer dollars…
Bitter Melon is a Prolific Vining Plant in Many Varieties
Some of the best bitter melon varieties. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bitter Melon Vine By Dalgial – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikipedia image Commercial crop of…
Quickest Way to Get Veggies on Your Dinner Table
The quickest way to get veggies on your dinner table. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are times when you need a crop to run its course…
Diamondback Moth Infestations Underscore Importance of IPM Approach
…of certain active ingredients or insecticides from certain mode of action groups.” In a recent article, Dara points out that year-round production of cruciferous crops lends itself to continuous development…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-31-21
…ending 2021 with an expected record in crop export value and water and port issues a top priority to monitor in 2022. Tune in to the show for these news…
Concerns About Proposal to Replace Forklifts With Zero-Emission Equipment
…just have to absorb that cost.” While agricultural production already involves electric forklifts in certain areas, rough terrain presents a very particular problem for farmers and processors. Isom said that…
Citrus Forecast Down for Navel and Mandarin Varieties
…a notable drop in production for the Navel and Mandarin crops. The Mandarin crop is expected to be down 45 percent from the 2020-2021 season. The total Navel orange crop…
Multiple Rice Grower Events to Begin 2022
…informed about the most pressing issues in rice production systems. CRC will be hosting its annual grower meetings in Colusa and Yuba City. The morning meeting will begin at 8:30…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…crops that we have here that allow that strength.” Of the 300 crops grown in Fresno County, ten contribute to over 70 percent of the total crop value. The…
Citrus Production Benefits from Rain and Cooler Temperatures
The cooler temperatures in recent weeks and the rainstorms that have come through California have been good news for citrus production. President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey Creamer…