…Frank began inventing at age 13. In the mid-20th century, Mr. Zybach transformed agricultural production worldwide. He created Center-pivot irrigation. It’s a method of crop irrigation in which equipment rotates…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…in addressing water issues. Example of OpenET platform. COURTESY: Environmental Defense Fund “OpenET can be integrated into farm and ranch management software that helps growers match irrigation to crop water…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…regions covering seven states and six cropping systems. Through soil sampling, in-field assessment, and crop management protocols AFT will track the short-term soil, economic, and social changes occurring as farms…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-30-20
Today’s Farm City Newsday includes reports from Brian German on how the California rice crop is shaping up pretty well and information for Milk producers looking to apply for CFAP…
2020 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course Nov. 2-19
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) will be hosting the 2020 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course over a number of weeks in November. Registration is…
‘So Far, So Good’ For The 2020 California Rice Harvest
…to happen.” Unlike some other crops that are negatively affected by smoke exposure in terms of quality, rice is only being affected by the timeline for harvest. Rice kernels are…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-28-20
…CCC to help ag workers, grants offered to growers transitioning to organic production and get an update on the processing tomato report. Tune in to the show for these news…
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…in California, Washington, and Oregon, resulting in a crop valued at $4.5 billion annually. Collective economic activity stemming from the wine industry in the three states is $71.61 billion. Industry…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Signups Underway, Growers Work Through Smoke Challenges
The signup period for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) is underway. Reports indicate that the walnut crop in the Central Valley appears to be…
Winners Announced for WRCCA Awards and Scholarships
The Western Region Certified Crop Advisers (WRCCA) recently announced the winners of multiple awards and scholarships at the JCS Crop Consultant Conference. The WRCCA awards and scholarships are a way…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…farm and in some parts of the farm spreading 8 to 10 tons per acre. “We spread it on soil and also on cover crops to digest the cover crop,”…
California Walnuts: “The Crop Looks Good”
It appears that 2020 is shaping up to be a good year for California walnuts. The Central Valley crop reportedly looks healthy and strong. Despite the positive outlook for production,…
Addressing HLB Challenges Through Organic Citrus Survey
…had a devastating impact on both conventional and organic citrus. While HLB has been found in all major citrus-producing states, Florida has been hit the hardest. Florida’s production of citrus…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
The announcement of a second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) brought with it the inclusion of more crops and commodities. Many California growers were left out of…