…over traditional soil-based feeding regimes. Essentially, this method is mostly used in fruit and vegetable production, where water-dissolved fertilizers are sprayed directly onto the leaves. The efficiency of nutrient uptake…
Nearly Half of California Hemp Acreage Registered in Kern County
…production enabled by the 2018 Farm Bill, many farmers are looking to the crop as having tremendous potential. “We’re close to 7,000 acres. I believe the state has about double…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
…regard to issues that growers and PCAS and crop consultants would face in forage production.” Over the years the event has evolved to better engage the industry. There is typically…
Making Headway on Implementation of Farm Programs
…programs and specifically making an election between the ARC and PLC programs for the 2019-2020 crop years,” said Langley. “That process is expected to begin in early September and continue…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
…to what the federal order class prices are, it’s showing an improvement at least on that front.” California represents more than 18 percent of all U.S. milk production and with…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…pork producers. “Pork production is a global business and working with industry representatives from Vietnam on these projects will be mutually beneficial for all,” said SHIC Executive Director Paul Sundberg,…
Potato Industry Thanks Secretary Perdue for Supporting Exports to Mexico
…the very near future.” According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, California is the ninth-largest state for potato production, with more than 37,000 acres harvested in 2017. The largest California…
Alternative Meats Full of Alternative Ingredients
…CCF has also launched the Clean Food Facts website to offer consumers a more in-depth look at what goes into the production of various different types of alternative meats. The…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…be used in hemp production are existing insecticides and fungicides from Agro Logistic Systems, Marrone Bio Innovations, and Hawthorne Hydroponics. “EPA is taking the next step toward registering crop protection…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…changing weather and climatic conditions (e.g., wet periods and drought) that affect grass production. The researchers remain optimistic. “There is certainly an important issue to be addressed regarding forage quality,…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…In the current 18/19 crop season, the Japanese market accounts for nearly 6% of the industry’s total shipments, with over 34.3 million shelled pounds shipped to date. Over the last…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a trade mission to Mexico for California specialty crop…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
…together a trip to Mexico for certified California specialty crop suppliers. CITD says the event is an opportunity to help grow specialty crop markets in the region. Participants will get…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…wine production. Central Valley vineyard, Sanger, California Photo by Len Wilcox But it hasn’t been easy. the California Wine Industry has had its ups and downs. It all began with…