Everett Griner talks about the United States having the right soil, and climate, to grow anything in today’s Agri View. Everett ponders the question…why we don’t grow certain crops here?…
Managing Soil as An Ecology Can Create Better Growing Conditions
Making adjustments to how soil is thought of and managed can yield some significant long-term benefits when applied to farming operations. Rising costs of agricultural inputs has been one of…
Almond Update: Several Things to Be Thankful For in 2018
2018 was an interesting year for Agriculture as a whole but especially the almond industry. Almond Board of California President and CEO Richard Waycott said considering freezing temperatures during bloom…
National H-2A Workforce Sets New Record
…minimum wage increases, changing overtime rules and a continually volatile labor pool. Working with a labor contractor has become more attractive for farmers growing particularly labor-intensive crops, or whose operations…
Celebrating National Pickle Day
…sodium. Each year, Americans consume more than 5.2 million pounds of pickles. A rising trend in the United States is deep-fried pickles which have a breading or batter surrounding the…
Growing Veggies Indoors All Year Long
…year long. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Veggies Indoors All Year Long When colder temperatures keep you from tending to your garden outdoors, avoid the wintertime…
Strategic Planning Decisions Required to Stay Competitive in Grape Industry
Planning for future industry trends and consumer trends is no easy task, but it can be especially difficult for growers of permanent crops such as table grapes. Several aspects play…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…of crops or livestock.” The Latino Farmer Conference featured breakout sessions which included information on soil management, irrigation efficiency, new technologies, as well as the business side of the industry in…
Keep the Greenhouse Warm Without Electricity
…pane windows. They are much more energy-efficient, allowing warmth from the sun to come in during the day and prevent heat loss due to cold temperatures outside. Also, be sure…
Tackle Those Garden Pests Now
…Pests Now Garden pests don’t take a break in the winter time so it’s important to get ahead of the game so they won’t ruin your future crops. You may…
Instances of Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms
…particularly where we have crops that are grown on drip irrigation and reduced tillage systems.” Bindweed is a tenacious weed species and can be extremely difficult to control even with…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…those commodities in California to meet the new square footage standards. Some economic forecasts for the impact of the new spacing standards are predicting rising consumer prices for eggs as…
EPA Announces Changes To Dicamba Registration
…that these products can continue to be used effectively while addressing potential concerns to surrounding crops and plants: Dicamba registration decisions for 2019-2020 growing season Two-year registration (until December 20,…
Pumpkin Production Strong for Fall Holiday Season
…the 2018 pumpkin harvest demonstrate healthy crops in California, as well as the leading pumpkin producing state Illinois. “We have experienced very moderate temperatures (high 70’s to low 80’s) this…