…transition will cause some increased fallowing of cropland or longer crop rotations but will help preserve California’s ability to support more profitable permanent and vegetable crops during drought,” said co-author…
Creative Marketing Catching Consumer’s Eye
Some growers are starting to get creative when it comes to crop production and marketing, to stay up to date with consumer trends in stores. Catching Consumer’s Eye Shanley Farms…
Positive Results Continue for Micro-sprinklers
…beneficial during planting. Hannaford says the system also provides a lot of benefits after planting to help growers protect the crop and it can be especially beneficial for organic growers…
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…visited offices of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA), research facilities at Colorado State University (CSU) and cattle-production operations in Colorado. Funding support for…
USDA Crop Production Forecasts Versus Industry Estimates
© Justinb | Dreamstime.com USDA’s August crop production reports notes some surprises compared to what the industry had forecasted. USDA Crop Production Forecasts Versus Industry Estimates…
Adjusting Abandonment Rates and Cotton Production Forecast
The year’s first actual field surveys for the nation’s cotton crop led to adjustments in the USDA’s August forecasts. Adjusting Abandonment Rates and Cotton Production Forecast…
Almond Board: Harvest Sampling
…harvest and start making preparations for next year’s crop. University of California (UC) Pest Management Advisor Emily Symms says UC recommends growers take a harvest sample. Hear why and get…
The Western View: He’s a Farmer
Almond harvest I’ve been working on a special project, writing about almond growers and how they make a crop. It’s been a real education. He’s a farmer My son-in-law Brett…
Tulare County 2014 Crop Report Released
…Kinoshita. Tulare Crop Report Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita released the county’s 2014 crop report Tuesday. The report shows the county’s numbers are even higher than they were last…
New Almond Rootstock Showing Sensitivity
…Joseph Connell says the new rootstock has qualities beneficial for the northern part of the state’s almond production. Connell says some growers are seeing yellowing in those trees, however, and…
Importance of Potassium for Healthy Plants
…healthy crops. Potassium for Healthy Plants Compass Minerals Agronomist Mark Davis reminded crop managers the importance of proper fertility practices. Efficient irrigation has complicated the potassium issues, especially in crops…
Checking Soil Profiles Sometimes ‘Best Tool’
…Joseph Connell says they have seen tree yellowing in northern California, and looking at the soil composition is a must do if an area of production begins to look unhealthy….
Central Valley Ag Retailer Named Best in North America
…industries highest recognition of environmental stewardship among our peers who serve farmers and ranchers critical needs to crop production. We feel blessed by our good fortune. ” said Greg Musson,…
Promising Trends for Valley Wine Grapes
…Dibuduo says there are however some promising trends and interests for Central Valley growers. Dibuduo says even with crop loads coming in under some projections, the strong north coast wine…