…other cultivars, including Chandler (81 percent) and Camarosa (93 percent). These fruits have outstanding flavor with very high soluble solids (sweetness) and moderate acidity (tartness). They also have a pleasing…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…provisions. CREP will continue to target high-priority local, state or regional conservation concerns. Grasslands Signups CRP Grasslands signup helps landowners and operators protect grassland, including rangeland, and pastureland and certain…
Cattlemen Celebrate Finalization of Trade Deal With Japan
…has been a top priority of NCBA to remove tariff and non-tariff trade barriers that have prevented American beef producers from meeting Japanese consumer demand for safe and high-quality U.S….
Making a Quick Compost Using Autumn Leaves
…Compost Using Autumn Leaves Leaf compost is a great way to use fallen leaves. A good leaf for composting has high nitrogen and calcium levels but low lignin levels, as…
Almond Update: Dynamic Keynote Speakers Set for Almond Conference
…Tuesday, Dec. 10, and high-altitude climber and Arvin-native John Stenderup will follow on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Almond Board of California’s Senior Director of Global Communications Daren Williams said the two…
Tips to Help Maximize Greenhouse Space
…is no reason that you can’t put raised beds in your greenhouse space or plant directly in high-quality garden soil. You just need to leave a little path space and…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
…in fall and winter can provide a noticeable benefit once temperatures warm up in the spring. “During the dormant time of year, it’s important that we put on preemergent herbicides,”…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
The concept of climate change can be a particularly controversial topic and is routinely politicized, but the scientific data available shows that changing weather patterns and shifts in average temperatures…
U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice
…Korea, who will enjoy access to high quality and cost competitive U.S. rice.” Secretary Perdue said, “Today’s announcement is another great testament of President Trump’s determination to expand export opportunities for…
Climate Considerations for Processing Tomatoes
Research models show that increases in overall temperatures in California will have a direct effect on how some crops are going to be produced in the future. In one study…
Brazil’s Implementation of Tariff Rate Quota for Wheat a Win for American Farmers
…exports, like high Brazilian tariffs on our wheat. We are excited about the additional export opportunity U.S. wheat farmers will have with the opening of this TRQ. Exports are critical…
Almond Matters: Winter Sanitation Increases Chance for Successful Spring
…to fight high buildup of pests.” Some of the sanitation efforts may include knocking mummy nuts out of the trees and mowing over them, thus eliminating potential overwintering sites for…
Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China
…of U.S. poultry products. The ban was enacted in 2015 after the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the U.S. While the U.S. has been free of HPAI…
Growing a Nutty Holiday Favorite
…Plant in spring when temperatures are beginning to rise and the ground is soft and not too dry. Chestnuts grow well with strawberries, garlic, peanuts, clover, and oats. Don’t plant…