…rated at U.S. grade number 2 or better. That result came from an extended planting period, a warm and wet vegetative period, a cool and dry grain-filling period, and a…
Register for Inaugural California Coffee Summit
…only been done in Hawaii, but California farmers have recently begun to take interest planting coffee and producing beans at a premium price point. Those interested in growing, processing or…
USDA Ends Prevented Planting +10 Percent Option
The Department of Agriculture has ended a ten percent higher crop insurance coverage option for prevented planting claims. In a memo sent out to insurers and USDA’s Risk Management Agency…
Expensive Christmas Trees
…employees and planting fewer trees. This year’s crop of trees was actually planted back in those years, so there’s just not as many to go around. While the wide varieties…
Chowchilla Dairy Farmer Named 2017 Conservation Agriculture Farmer Innovator
…achieve a smooth seedbed without turning the soil over. After winter forage is harvested, preparation for corn silage planting begins. McRee explains that he rips the soil down 13 to…
Industry Challenges Addressed at Central Valley Avocado Meeting
…pH levels in soils before planting. “Once the trees are in the ground it’s very difficult to change,” said Faber, “so you really have to correct it before you plant.”…
California Cotton Primed for Success in 2018
California cotton growers are anticipating a solid year in 2018. There is so much confidence in the industry moving forward, some growers are considering planting cotton for the first time….
Weather Causes California Rice To Take Hit in 2017
…a decrease in yields and overall acreage. The spring rains caused about a 10-day delay in seedbed preparation and rice planting in many areas. Many growers were rushed to get…
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
…covers erosion control and water quality practices on eligible cropland, rangeland, and nonindustrial private forestland. Typical practices include mulching, seeding, grade stabilization, tree planting and other measures to protect burned…
Autumn Planting for Fall Vegetables
…them next Fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Autumn Planting for Fall Vegetables When it comes to our gardens, spring isn’t the only time we should be…
Seed Company Helps Jump-start Elementary Garden
…Chin explained. “The only region in California that is doing some winter planting is the Salinas Valley, Santa Maria area and down into Arizona.” Chin and Scott holding a flat…
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…of certain rehabilitation practices, such as creating check dams in drainages, using damaged trees to slow runoff, repairing culvert systems, and planting tree seedlings. NRCS is waiving the standard 30-day…
California Labor Shortages Detailed in Survey
…mechanization in response to the labor constraints. Farmers also reported planting fewer acres, or simply leaving some crops unharvested. Other respondents noted changing crops or reducing cultivations activities like pruning…
Spot Fumigation Could Cut Costs and More
…replant disease infested soils.” Spot fumigation does have some limitations related to how the plantings are administered. Planting by hand will not necessarily provide the precision required by the fumigation…