…that dropped early that may indicate potential improvements to your IPM program. An evaluation form is available at: ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/C606/prune-fruitdamagesample.pdf Consider running a field sizer at harvest. A small sizer (e.g. 15/16”) is…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…to manage the exchange rate of the American dollar. “We need reforms that create a competitive American dollar and an even playing field for manufacturers, farmers and workers. This bipartisan…
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
…Flavorful Cabbage chinese cabbage crops in growth at field Chinese cabbage—also called Napa cabbage—offers a sweeter flavor than traditional cabbage varieties. And, this Asian variety is just as easy to…
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
…a level playing field. I hope this week’s talks create that opportunity.” Background facts: From 2017 to 2018, U.S. agricultural exports to China fell more than 50 percent, dropping to…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
…decisions come harvest time about how to field size the crop that they’ve got,” said Franz Niederholzer, Tree Crop Farm Advisor covering Colusa, Yuba and Sutter Counties. “It’s always been,…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…to compete on a level playing field in markets around the globe. Our top priorities are an end to the trade dispute with China, where retaliatory tariffs are preventing U.S….
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…the field for extended periods of time. Producers who filed a prevented planting claim and planted an FSA-certified cover crop, with the potential to be harvested qualify for a $15…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
…“Farmers deserve better than to be forced to leave crops in the field because there aren’t enough workers to help with harvest. Stronger immigration enforcement should be coupled with an…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…Martinez, Soledad, Soledad High School Gissell Mendez, Napa, Vintage High School Two-Year Community College Scholarship Recipient / 2,000 Yareli Bolanos Suarez, Bakersfield, East Bakersfield High School Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…Director of the breeding program, Steve Knapp, said in a release, “These new varieties are intrinsically different from the ones they replace. After more than three years of field tests,…
Almond Matters: Preventing Ant Damage in Orchards
…field every year. They just do that, they’re comfortable with those programs, the baits are relatively cheap and easy to apply,” said David Haviland, Entomology Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative…
Labor Bathroom Compliance Can be Tricky
…with multiple regulations dictating placement in a field. “We have FSMA to worry about but also CalOSHA, so there are labor laws you have to deal with like making sure…
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
…field of species act litigation. “We’re optimistic that we think we’ve got a strong legal standing. Several ag groups have joined together to work jointly to have legal representation to…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…making revolutionary improvements to the field of agriculture and noted that USDA wants to help facilitate those advancements. “We want to help form a regulatory framework that works with our…