…a good focal point for future research. Another area of production which would be impacted by a shift in the production season would be seen further down the supply chain. …
Double Food Harvest Growing Sweet Potato Vines
…too? Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes can be grown as a dual-purpose crop. Like beets, carrots, turnips, and radishes, sweet potato greens are an edible and delicious addition to your…
USDA Rule Puts Pressure on California to Finalize Hemp Regulations
…for hemp production have now been established for the Domestic Hemp Production Program. Until California submits a plan for hemp production, growers could potentially have the option of working with…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-06-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering automation and California’s labor issues, table olive production, how…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
…to be successful, whether that’s labor, whether that’s a reliance on fair and accurate science when it comes to our crop protection tools,” said California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) President…
Improving Nutrient Management in California
…education and outreach for the development of balance sheets for nutrient management. “Now we have over a thousand crop care advisors that are certified to be able to do this…
Incubator Farm to Help Develop New Agronomic Strategies
…core, it’s really a research facility,” said Devin Clarke, Crop Manager with Permanent Crops for Yara North America. “What we’re looking to do here is implement long-term field-scale trials to…
World’s First True Red Spinach Variety Released
…the veins of the leaves. The red-veined spinach variety Bordeaux is a parent of USDA Red. Spinach consumption (and production) in the United States dropped from 2.3 pounds per person…
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
…purchasing decisions.” Brackett and her husband, Ira, have four children who will be the sixth generation involved in cattle production. She got involved in BQA about 15 years ago and…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
The U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program has officially been developed and will be the regulatory framework that American hemp production will be based upon. The interim final rule will formalize…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
…technologies. Farmers require flexibility when it comes to implementing new methods of production, which can sometimes be a risky endeavor. “The adoption of processes can be extremely costly and time…
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
…overall production, pushing winegrape values to a record-high of $276 million. The 2018 crop report also reflected a milestone for the county as a whole with more than $1 billion…
USDA Reduces Cotton Expectations
…Dr. Jody Campiche explained world production has been reduced by 130,000 bales. “Along with the reduction of the U.S. crop, USDA also lowered production for Brazil, Pakistan, and Australia. However,…
Hemp Holds Value for Organic Growers
…Kings River Produce, Steve Beck noted that hemp production can provide significant benefits for organic systems. “Hemp is a fast growing, very healthy producing crop. It grows a lot of…