…states. “The small share of Federal funds flowing to specialty crop producers highlights the critical need for USDA to conduct immediate and targeted outreach to specialty crop stakeholders ahead of…
Soil Health Case Studies Provide Growers with Valuable Insight
…equals healthier crops equals higher yield, greater production, greater vigor, longer lifespan if it’s a perennial crop.” The soil health case studies from California feature almond production in Madera and…
USDA Offers Extensions and Deferrals Due to Coronavirus Hardships
…release. “The flexibilities announced today support health and safety while also ensuring the Federal crop insurance program continues to serve as a vital risk management tool.” RMA is authorizing Approved…
Week in Review: Concerns About AB 2959 and Increases in Farm Complaints
…areas as more people remain home due to coronavirus safety guidelines. The cotton industry remains hopeful that federal assistance is on the way. California pistachio production continues to inch north…
New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment
…rule seeks to strengthen enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products under the National Organic Program. Public comments on the proposed rule will be accepted through Monday,…
USDA Report Details Extent of Dairy Consolidation
…the number of licensed U.S. dairy herds fell by more than half between 2002 and 2019, with an accelerating rate of decline in 2018 and 2019 while milk production continued…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…terms of overall crop conditions actually appears to be very positive. Isom noted that despite a decline in acreage this year, the crop itself looks to be a good one….
Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA
…planting pistachios in the Sacramento Valley. It’s a nice tree crop to diversify into…If you have high boron conditions…and as we see acreage coming out of production in the Southern…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…Nations Food and Agriculture Organization for six years, mostly as a crop protection expert. He studied insects, weeds, pathogens and other crop pests on field crops, vegetables and horticultural crops. …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-29-20
…California is a problem and get an update on the Trade Advisor Committee and its California representatives. Also, learn how bees are being used to deliver crop protection materials. Tune…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
…seeking input from growers, consultants, and any allied industry members involved in field crop production in California. The online survey will remain available until Friday, August 21. “We at this…
Improvements Coming to the Livestock Insurance Program
…2021 crop year, there be changes implemented in the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance program for cattle and swine. “These changes build upon RMA’s continued effort to make livestock policies…
Make Sure Your Quick-Growing Plants will Crop Up Successfully
Some tips to make sure your quick-growing plants will crop up successfully. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many veggies and flowering plants that are known…
Fast-Growing Veggies You Can Grow in Under Thirty Days
…planting the seed. Micro greens will crop up in about 10 days after planting. Turnip greens are lesser-known plants that grow in under 30 days as well. Listen to Cathy…