What you need to know about growing your own fennel. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fennel Field Shutterstock Image Florence fennel bulbs (Fenouil) By Arnaud 25 –…
Weedy Rice Workshop Provides Important Updates to Growers
…Blank with CCIA provided an update on the level of weedy rice infestation found in seed fields last year. Infested seed fields were subsequently removed from the seed program. “There…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…in robotic harvesting systems. Strawberry Licensing Field Representative for the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, Isaac Rainwater said they have been in talks with advanced.farm for more than a year,…
‘Unprecedented’ Emergency Curtailments Adopted by State Water Board
…according to the SWRCB. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade expressed disappointment that better preparation was not made to prevent this type of action. “The State…
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
…and animals because it contains a natural sedative that actually causes animals to be frantic if ingested. Other invasive weeds to watch for: Trumpet vines, Field Bindweed, Tree of Heaven,…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
…but mostly it was winegrapes that suffered,” Gonzales noted. REPORT ALSO HIGHLIGHTS SEVERAL VICTORIES Despite the overall drop in value, some commodities made modest gains in 2020. Field crops, livestock…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
…to restore a competitive playing field for America’s farmers and ranchers,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “It was also important for the House…
MSOB: Biological Control of Botrytis Shows Potential
Recent research has found that biological control methods for botrytis can be as effective as a chemical approach. A trial conducted earlier this year in a commercial strawberry field in…
Keep Plants Hydrated this Summer and Saving Some Money
…water in wheat field Seedling vegetable beds with drip irrigation system Drip irrigation system All plants need water, especially during summer. When you add up how much watering your garden…
Almond Update: Multiple Benefits of Keeping Orchard Floors Clean
…ABC provides some tips for reaping the benefits of keeping orchard floors clean. In the video, Field Representative for Hughson Nut, Donny Hicks said that planning ahead and removing unwanted…
Almond Matters: Final Preparations with Harvest on The Way
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are making their final preparations for the coming harvest. Water availability has been a constant struggle this year and growers…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…Described as “legislation to create a level playing field” by the lawmakers, the bill calls for significant changes in the meat industry. After its reintroduction, the legislation is receiving mixed…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the heatwave that California has been experiencing is prompting more pest activity. Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
The 12th annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day will be held virtually once again this year. The online event will take place on Zoom on Wednesday, July 14. The virtual event…