The ACP/HLB San Joaquin Valley Task Force is calling attention to the recent rise in Asian citrus psyllid trap findings in Kern County. As election day continues to draw nearer,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the concerns of the citrus industry over the increase…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-23-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the concerns of the citrus industry over the increase…
EU Prepared to Impose Tariffs on American Goods After WTO Decision
…products including tractors, chemicals, handbags, and aircraft. Also included on the list is a variety of agricultural goods such as table grapes, prunes, citrus fruits, and various nuts. Dombrovskis also…
Transplanting Your Homegrown Bell Pepper Plants
…more, depending on the variety you’re growing. Water newly planted bell peppers really well and add an inch or two of organic mulch. Their roots are shallow and mulch will…
Task Force Addressing Increased ACP Trap Finds in Commercial Citrus
…total of 35 discoveries in the area. Twenty of the findings were in commercial citrus sticky traps. Up until now, it has been a light year for Asian citrus psyllid…
Get Started Growing Your Very Own Bell Peppers
…germinate and grow two to three true leaves, you’ll want to pot them in larger containers filled with damp potting soil to reduce settling. Add organic fertilizer which will encourage…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Push-pull Strategy Synergistic Effect
…possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing only seven plant-based ingredients….
Week in Review: Fires May Help Winegrape Oversupply and The Latest Citrus Forecast
The abundance of challenges in 2020 may help the industry address the winegrape oversupply, at least in the short term. The latest citrus production estimate shows a decline across the…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…interim changes that remain also include a one-time payment for developing a comprehensive conservation plan. Specific support for organic production activities is also included in the CSP updates. The final…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
…compost and organic matter to their ground and see a benefit in water retention and fertility. One grower has taken this a step further. Chris Sayer, of Petty Ranch, put…
OTA Details How Federal Policy Can Best Support Organic Production
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently published a white paper detailing how federal policy can best support organic production. The ‘Advancing Organic to Mitigate Climate Change’ paper details the value…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-12-20
…climate change, the first citrus forecast and the best ways for the organic sector to utilize federal support. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
First Citrus Forecast Low, Just Slightly for CA
The estimated citrus production for the nation this coming season is low overall, but just slightly for California. USDA’s first Citrus Crop Forecast for the 2020-2021 season was announced and…