…to set a strong crop. It appears that this year also has the potential for ideal weather conditions to maximize the bloom window for pollination. “We’re coming along. The degree…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
…us that these implements don’t negatively impact the crop as they go through and remove the weeds, which was really interesting and important to find out as well.” The autonomous…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
…as the Biden administration evaluates methods for increasing enrollment. “The Conservation Reserve Program provides a tremendous opportunity to address climate change both by retiring marginal cropland and by restoring grasslands,…
ARS Scientists Look At Potential of Various Microbes to Fight Disease in Carrots
…for keeping carrots safe from disease. The team evaluated 36 carrot varieties and breeding lines to learn more about their response to Alternaria leaf blight in conventional and organic production…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…growers. But the big news is, he wants to use that money to get growers to idle 50 million acres and plant cover crops. He thinks the cover crop would…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor Hillman hosts today’s show. Bloom is unofficially kicking off this week for several crops including almonds. We have a…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
…annual crops. Other projects include the development of a “Crop Nutrient Minute” Video Series, as well as certification and distance learning for fertigation. A total of 250 different projects have…
What Americans will be Eating by the BILLIONS During the Big Game
…business model that much during the pandemic. Wings also travel well and hold up during deliveries. Chicken production remained steady in 2020. Additionally, total United States wing retail/supermarket sales during…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…of Denmark and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is centered on innovations and technologies that address climate issues in dairy production. During a virtual signing event, CDFA…
How to Enjoy a Herb and Vegetable Garden Indoors
…cilantro are finished with their one summer of production, the chives can take over the pot as a perennial and provide edible flowers and leaves through the fall and into…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…the outreach and opportunity to provide feedback, demonstrating U.S. cattle producers are the model for global, sustainable beef production. The orders address several areas of focus to achieve the climate…
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…over, a few limbs broken. Probably about 20 percent of our avocado crop ended up on the ground,” Sayer noted. “While we didn’t lose many lemons directly, I’m sure we’re…
AFBF Suggests Methodology Improvements for NASS Reports
…compile NASS reports. Two significant points highlighted in the report recommend increased transparency with the agricultural industry and increased collaboration. AFBF suggests NASS help industry members understand how crop reports…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…neglected to put in a cover crop this year. Sayer explained they won’t have the normal filter strip they usually do to keep rain events from washing sediments out of…