…Grazing and Solar Energy Production About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
MSOB: Biological Options for Western Flower Thrips
…of Biologicals is made 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…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…than $2.3 million dollars in projects through the program. A total of $812,939 has been granted to eight projects to improve plant production and protection. Eight awards totaling $797,602 will…
Food Safety Message Heard ‘Loud and Clear’ by Leafy Greens Producers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently conducted a food safety investigation related to multiple outbreaks of E. coli. FDA’s report details areas within leafy greens production that need…
Natural Pest Traps to Help Rid Unwanted Pests in an Organic Garden
Some natural pest traps to use in an organic garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest There are some homemade pest traps that will help you get rid…
Another Record Almond Crop Forecasted by USDA
…peak bloom between late February and early March. Growers also reported good pollination activity, with excellent growing conditions recorded in April. The second production estimate from USDA-NASS is expected sometime…
Three Easy Methods for Growing Gourmet Potatoes
…quarter of the way with soil or mulch. Mulch beds – a no-dig method where potatoes are placed in loosened soil and then covered with about a foot of organic…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-13-21
…for new products, Mexico’s organic requirements for U.S. exports delayed until 2022 and a new almond industry podcast is spurring grower conversation. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Spurring Grower Conversation
…a real specific audience in mind and a specific purpose,” he said. ABC said the production will explore how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
…LPO. While the U.S. imports significantly more organic products from Mexico, the organic market in Mexico remains an important one. Mexico is the second-largest market for U.S. organic exports. Sponsored…
Deadline Approaching for Organic Training Grants from CCOF
…deadline to apply for the grant program is Friday, May 14. Last year’s grants supported students who are studying to be organic mixed vegetable and fruit growers, organic agronomists, and organic dairy…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…this year,” Johnson noted. The decline in rice acreage not only affects production itself but impacts all of the conservation efforts undertaken by the industry. California rice fields play an…
Tomato Plant Disease that Can Stick Around for Years
…In most cases, the plant continues to produce fruits, even as the disease moves up the plant. Organic fungicides that use copper or Bacillus subtilis effectively slow or stop the spread of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-07-21
…declarations, UC Davis offering e-learning sessions on production ag water, and the CVP adding a hold on northern California contractors. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…