Most people associate pollination with bees and birds but often forget the work of their furry colleagues: bats. Bats take the night shift, playing a major role in pollinating crops…
Almond Board: Education Units Available at Annual Conference
…various continuing education units available. Education Units Available at Annual Conference Senior Specialist, Industry Services Bryce Spycher wants PCAs, private applicators and Certified Crop Advisors to take advantage of the…
Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems
Even with an average crop this season, pistachio growers in the central valley are seeing some effects of less chilling hours. Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems At the South…
Pruning Drones for Vineyards
…showed attendees how vineyards were using small robots called Wall-Ye Vines to cordon-prune plants. Miller said the robots allow some Napa vineyards to predict year-to-year how their crop will look….
Pollination Declines Due to Drought
Drought effects for almond growers include more than just finding water for trees. Pollination Declines Due to Drought The drought is also affecting bees and honey production. Denise Qualls of…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…ranchers in the Midwest improve the health of honey bees, which play an important role in crop production. “The future of America’s food supply depends on honey bees, and this…
AgNeTVideo: Herb Young Talks About Nimitz
Herb Young, ADAMA brand leader, discusses NIMITZ, a novel, non-fumigant nematicide. The U.S. is the first country to receive a federal registration, with approved crop uses on cucurbits, (including cucumbers,…
Secretary Ross Joins Ag in the Classroom “Teach the Teachers’ Event
…Classroom Conference earlier this month to learn about agriculture and connecting Common Core to California crops. The conference, hosted by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC), was…
School Lunches: “California Thursdays” Project Launch Follows Success of National School Lunch Week
…for the program with a Specialty Crop Block Grant, and our Office of Farm to Fork is helping participating schools source directly from California growers. I’m pleased to note that…
New Sap Sensors are Moveable
…growers to move a sensor without a big production. Dynamax Fresno Representative Daniel Britton says growers know how their fields work and these cuffs can allow them to pinpoint variances….
PMA Fresh Summit Attracts Record Number of Farmers, Sellers, Buyers
Silbermann A lot is changing in produce and floral production and marketing these days. Produce Marketing Association (PMA) CEO Bryan Silbermann offers great insights in this lively and pointed discussion,…
USDA Releases New State-by-State “Made in Rural America” Report
…a robust bio-based economy; promoting exports and production agriculture fueled by increased productivity and research; encouraging conservation including land management, stewardship and outdoor recreational opportunities; and building a strong local…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…program, yields can be excluded from farm actual production history when the county average yield for that crop year is at least 50 percent below the 10 previous consecutive crop…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
Vilsack Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new Farm Bill provision that will provide direct relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. Spring crops eligible for APH…