…the report noted. Strawberry harvest in Tulare County concluded due to high temperatures at the end of the week, while olive trees have undergone trimming. In the nut crop sector,…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…issue that growers will be closely monitoring as the season progresses. Bitter said that there is a high percentage of growers with active and multi-year contracts. Given the current market…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…the pinch of high inflation along with other factors keeping prices high,” said AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan. “Don’t assume farmers come out as winners from higher prices at the…
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
…and community kitchens that face high demand and supply chain disruptions. USDA is also making up to $400 million in grants available to help support domestic fertilizer production capacity and…
USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission
…exports to Chile have increased by four percent from the same period last year. The region features relatively high per capita incomes and purchasing power. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Ant Populations
…ant colonies depending on activity and temperatures. The timeframe for efficacy makes it essential to get the timing right to have the biggest impact on ant colonies. “The biggest thing…
Peanuts Pack a Punch Against Alzheimer’s
…that peanuts can help address this disease by supporting brain health. The Peanut Institute says it boils down to the nutritional makeup of peanuts. First, peanuts have high levels of niacin…
Almond Matters: Pest Pressures Low, But Activity Likely to Pick Up
…Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that could change as summer begins. “Mites like hot temperatures and as the degree days heat up then also the navel…
INSV Infections Low to Start Season, But Concerns Remain with Drying Conditions
…than average. Morgan said there were still flowers in May. However, warming temperatures is typically when pest pressures become more problematic. Morgan said that they have been starting to see…
USDA to Bring Jobs to Rural Partners Network
…to Tribal lands and farms. For people in Southern communities, projects will increase access to fresh foods in high-poverty areas and allow electric cooperatives to connect thousands of people to…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…much anticipation. Input costs have been at an unprecedented high with no foreseeable changes and farmers are struggling to keep up with these high costs at their current pay price…
Mango Industry Seeing Unprecedented Growth
Big growth in the mango industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The mango industry is having record volume of high-quality fruit arriving in the U.S. this year….
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
…state during the last couple of years. So that’s very favorable for this crop maturing to its full potential.” The last few years have been a challenge for growers. High…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…temperatures have caused a bit of a delay in pest pressure. Thrips are present in orchard year-round, but they are most problematic after petal fall and into early summer. Warming…