…disposal of ‘hot crops’ established under the interim final rule for the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program will not be enforced due to insufficient capacity to address each of those…
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
…was water use and water availability. “If growers perceive cover crops being in competition with their crops for water, they’re probably less likely to want to do it,” Bowles noted. …
California Snowpack Roughly Half of Average Despite Driest February on Record
…Station, at 46 percent of average for this point in the year. While the numbers that were reported Thursday, February 27 were somewhat disappointing, they were a bit surprising given…
Addressing Hemp Questions in California Trials
…it is going to be to hopefully, just like with a lot of other crops, develop a good working relationship so that you have access to the genetics; either from…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Coming Up in March
…feeding and nutrition, we’ll have an agronomy, nutrient management, and water session, as well as an economic session talking about water and crops and maybe what are some other options…
Stop the Rot Project to Combat Onion Bacterial Diseases
Over the next four years, researchers will be looking for answers for some of the most problematic bacterial diseases in onions. The USDA Specialty Crops Research Initiative is providing $4…
Objections to the Split-Roll Property Tax Measure
…at a time when family farms and ranches already face threats to their water supplies and rising costs to comply with the state’s employment and environmental regulations.” Nearly 100 different…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…an essential material in agricultural systems around the world. The efficacy of the material in combatting weeds in various types of crops has helped to revolutionize farming in some parts…
California Prune Industry Excited for Busy Year
…desired range. Zea also noted that growers took significant care in shaking and thinning their crops to optimize the potential for good sizing. “When people buy prunes, they have a…
Late Season Cold Front Allows Central Valley Citrus to Remain Strong
…Creamer explained that the cold temperatures that came through recently weren’t too tough on growers. “The cold spell that kind of hit us last week and it’s still kind of…
Differences Between Peas and Beans
…produce when nighttime temperatures drop significantly. Peas, on the other hand, grow best in cooler temperatures. In the kitchen, there’s a marked difference between how beans and peas are handled….
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
…an indirect result of the cover crop that was planted due to the soil compaction, but it still highlights the potential that cover crops present. Establishing a cover crop can…
Using Lagoon Water in SDI Systems for Forage Crops
There are multiple incentive programs for dairy farmers interested in using wastewater to irrigate forage crops with subsurface drip irrigation (SDI). Agronomic Relationship Manager for Netafim USA, Domonic Rossini noted…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…Her job as a district conservationist has given her a wide array of experiences with vineyards, orchards, forestland, organics, urban farming and other specialty crops in Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, Napa,…