…cantaloupe and honeydew were up, blooming, and growing well. In Merced County, tomatoes were in full bloom. In Monterey County, full harvest continued for lettuce and Brassica. Growers were also…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…not sure how soon they will be online. Tanimura said spring and fall lettuce production in the San Joaquin Valley also could drop by 25 percent to 30 percent this…
Crop Progress Around the State
…harvesting. Processing tomato beds received fumigation in preparation for spring transplant. Spring lettuce received insecticide applications. Sweet potato hot beds were planted in Merced County. Parsley, onion, spinach, and broccoli…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…ocean fish farms, an aquaponics system is a Students Saul Ramos and Paige Coffman with their instructor Audrey Bonomi measuring the growth of their lettuce. closed circuit – the water…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…and land was prepared for tree planting. Vegetables: San Luis Obispo County reported damage to lettuce due to the freeze. Monterey County reported broccoli and cauliflower were harvested. Onions were…
California Agriculture Hits New Record
…ranking second in the top ten commodities by cash receipts. Here are California’s top ten commodities for 2012: Milk Grapes Almonds Greenhouse/nursery crops Cattle and calves Strawberries Lettuce Walnuts Hay…
Vegetable Meeting in September
…coli and leafy greens, proper pesticide use, managing thrips on lettuce, aphids on broccoli, and the new invasive pest Bagrada bug on cole crops, nutrient management studies for cool season…
AFBF Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Bill
…country. With less time and resources wasted locking up lettuce harvesters, the focus can shift to where it properly belongs—keeping those with criminal intentions out of our country. “The passing…
Fresno, Monterey Counties See Ag Growth
…year. Monterey County also had an increase in its 2012 Crop Report. Production Value there was up seven percent, bringing the total to $4.14 billion. Leaf lettuce remained its number…
AFBF Statement on Judiciary Passage of Senate Immigration Bill
…a legal, workable way for farm workers to enter our country. If we do not have to waste resources locking up lettuce harvesters, we can focus on keeping those with…
AgNeTVideo Report: Monterey County Ag Part 2
…of California IPM Entomology Farm Advisor Doctor Shimat Joseph, who says for lettuce growers this year, the big problem is in the soil. Joseph says right now, little is known…
Discovery Could Lead to Heat-Resistant Lettuce
…scientist and professor Kent Bradford, has made a potentially big discovery for lettuce growers. They’ve identified a lettuce gene and related enzyme that stops germination during hot weather. Their discovery…
Year-Round Integrated Pest Management
…list of what you should be doing to protect your crops throughout the season. There are 25 year round IPM programs… from Alfalfa, Almonds, Citrus, Cotton, Lettuce, Peaches, Tomato just…
Better Crop Management Through The Web
The UC Cooperative Extension is testing web-based software to help growers better manage their crops with less water and nitrogen. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Michael Cahn is helping lettuce and…