Food production in California—always risky business—has become increasingly complex and unpredictable. Farmers say recent meager irrigation water-supply announcements for some of the state’s growing regions have further complicated planting and…
Agri View: Drone On
…to planting and harvesting crops. All told, the agricultural robot market is expected to grow to $16.3 billion by 2020 from $817 million in 2013, according to the latest Bank…
California Grape Acreage Report
…purpose of this survey is to provide annual grape acreage with information on new plantings and removals. It is a continuation of a long series of industry-funded grape acreage surveys….
High Tunnel System Initiative
…concerns are addressed while implementing and managing the Seasonal High Tunnel: Critical Area Planting Diversion Grassed Waterway Irrigation Reservoir Irrigation System, Microirrigation Subsurface Drain Surface Drainage, Field Ditch Underground Outlet…
Keyhole Garden
…rows of mono-culture crops could not be more at war with nature. Oddly, it’s also a massive waste of planting space with each row of crops being border by a…
Homegrown Strawberries
…nurseries, or they can be ordered online. But, it’s a good idea to prepare the planting space before acquiring the plant. A Suitable Home for Strawberries Strawberries have a few…
The Western View: Fake Science
…Bangladesh tells how anti-GMO activists were able to delay large-scale planting of a GMO variety for many years, even though it would have prevented very serious chemical exposure problems. Eggplant…
Agri View: Inventions and Agriculture
…on display at the Cole Land Transportation Museum in Bangor, Maine. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, Billy Hathorn 8. General Purpose Tractor: During the 1920s, row-crop work such as planting…
Agri View: Corn Facts
…varieties have enabled farmers to have an earlier planting season, soil conditions and temperature still must be just right. Even how deep to plant the seed is of utmost importance….
Agri View: Bee Gone
…That same problem occurs in states like Iowa and Nebraska, once high producers of honey. But in recent decades the agri-industry choice to maximize profit by planting corn and soybean…
National Plant a Flower Day
…National Plant a Flower Day. Each year this day is dedicated to the planting of flowers and looking forward to the spring season. Flower gardening has become a hobby to…
Farm and Ranch Safety Week
…encouraged to install them prior to the next planting season. Finally, special attention must be paid to children on the farm during planting season. Nothing is harder for parents than…
ACP Monitoring ‘Springs’ Into Action
…When planting new citrus trees, only purchase the trees from reputable nurseries. Do not accept tree cuttings or budwood from friends or relatives. • After pruning or cutting down a…
Garden on a Budget
…them off in make-shift planting containers like old butter tubs or egg cartons, then transfer your seedlings to the ground when they’re ready. For tips on when to get planting,…