…keep soil temperatures and final frost dates in mind. Plant seed potatoes with the cut side down, in rows that are 3 inches deep and 10 inches apart. Subsequent rows…
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
…Wildlife The large rodents can cause various types of damage including the destruction of crops and vegetation as well as burrowing into banks and levees causing flooding issues. Nutria can…
Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching
…growers improve their systems for several years. Other funding available out of the same money pool is the Healthy Soils grants to help with projects like cover crops and compost….
Springtime Vegetables to Start Indoors Now
…be careful of cold snaps. Protect the crops by covering when necessary. Start watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew by planting seeds indoors, duet the long growing season required by melons. Pumpkins…
Lawmakers Get Updated on Organic Industry Needs
…how important the Farm Bill’s implementation will be for organic farmers. The advocacy trip includes a diverse group of farmers from 11 states, who produce specialty crops, livestock, eggs, grains…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…irrigate crops in regions served by the rivers. In its lawsuit, filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, Farm Bureau said the flows plan would have “far-reaching environmental impacts to the…
Turmeric, a Popular Herb to Grow
…rain, and high temperatures. Fortunately, turmeric does well in pots, and even the coldest climate won’t harm yours if you can settle it somewhere indoors that’s consistently warm, sunny, and…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom Can Provide Better Opportunity
…received a much greater amount of rain compared to last winter and temperatures have also created some conditions for a potentially strong bloom this year. “Bloom is different every year…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…for meaningful immigration and labor reform for a number of years. Farmers and ranchers have been making changes to production practices such as converting to less labor-intensive crops and investing…
WTO Sides with the U.S. on Chinese Agriculture Subsidies
…crops when prices fall to a government-announced minimum, inflating the price of certain Chinese commodities and distorting market conditions to appear as though Chinese farmers should increase production. In an…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
…“winding down” operations and not planting for 2019. The company produces a multitude of crops including peppers, corn, and pumpkins. General Manager Pete Aiello is a friend of AgNet West, and last…
Plan the Perfect Canning Garden
…small, and pick one or two crops that are your favorites. Tomatoes and green beans are the most commonly canned items, but cucumbers, carrots, and corn are also popular and…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…three crops accounted for just under $18 billion, or approximately 36 percent of the overall total. Strawberries made significant gains in value, coming in as the fourth most valuable crop…
Plant a Garden Specifically for Canning
…and your family can enjoy it later. It’s best to plan a canning garden around exactly what you’d like to preserve. Starting with a plan and knowing your crops’ purpose,…